Modern, say, incorporating special style (5)

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taste

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'style' is the definition.
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'modern say incorporating special' is the wordplay.
'modern say' becomes 'tate' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'incorporating' is an insertion indicator.
'special' becomes 's' (common abbreviation as in Special Air Service).
'tate' enclosing 's' is 'TASTE'.

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(Other definitions for taste that I've seen before include "Relish or discrimination" , "Appreciation, discernment" , "Sensation of flavour" , "Smack" , "Experience - discrimination" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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