have a similar taste vs have similar tastes

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have a similar taste' is used when referring to a single shared preference or opinion, while 'have similar tastes' is used when talking about multiple shared preferences or opinions.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

have a similar taste

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a single shared preference or opinion.

This phrase is used when talking about a single shared preference or opinion that two or more people have in common.

Examples:

They have a similar taste in music.
We have a similar taste in movies.

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Even though we can't communicate, we do share a similar taste in food.
You both cut your teeth in the D.I., and by all appearances, you seem to share a similar taste in historical fiction.
I see we have very... similar taste.
You and I have similar tastes, Prime Minister.
See if we have similar tastes and interests.
Turns out terrorists and my father have similar taste.
- It means "old friend with similar tastes" in German.
When you're planning a wedding, there's always one couple with similar taste that seems to be one step ahead of you.
How do you know we have similar tastes?
A fraction of the cost, it looks, smells, and tastes similar to the real thing.
A fraction of the cost, it looks, smells, and tastes similar to the real thing.
I believe I may have a similar problem.
And yes, your friend seemed to have a similar nature.
Each of the sectors and subsectors groups together the institutional units which have a similar type of economic behaviour.
Looks like you have a similar size, so I brought this.
Now you have a similar sum transferred to the Mayfair Fund from Q-Field.
Now that we have a similar organisation in the Council its work is even more important.
Mr President, I have a similar, short question.
Eye patches have a similar number problem.
We have a similar situation in this House.

Alternatives:

share a similar taste
possess a similar taste

have similar tastes

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple shared preferences or opinions.

This phrase is used when talking about multiple shared preferences or opinions that two or more people have in common.

Examples:

They have similar tastes in music and movies.
We have similar tastes in food and fashion.

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You and I have similar tastes, Prime Minister.
See if we have similar tastes and interests.
How do you know we have similar tastes?
Turns out terrorists and my father have similar taste.
I see we have very... similar taste.
Even though we can't communicate, we do share a similar taste in food.
You both cut your teeth in the D.I., and by all appearances, you seem to share a similar taste in historical fiction.
- It means "old friend with similar tastes" in German.
When you're planning a wedding, there's always one couple with similar taste that seems to be one step ahead of you.
A fraction of the cost, it looks, smells, and tastes similar to the real thing.
A fraction of the cost, it looks, smells, and tastes similar to the real thing.
Surprisingly, they have similar thoughts to us.
And, unfortunately, we have similar interests right now.
I'm sure you have similar feelings for Kelly's home.
On Russia, I have similar thoughts to you.
And finally, a great couple should have similar interests.
Foreclosure of competitors is not very likely where they have similar market positions and can offer similarly attractive products.
Quantity forcing on the supplier may have similar but more mitigated effects than exclusive supply.
The callers all have similar stories.
And, unfortunately, we have similar interests right now.

Alternatives:

share similar tastes
possess similar tastes

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have a similar taste vs have similar tastes