as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious
military rations that were obviously chosen for their durability and not their palatability
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as in okay
being to one's liking
I did not find the idea of moving again very palatable
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
I always associate the palatable aroma of roasting turkey with Thanksgiving
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
the vegetarian version of that classic dish turned out to be equally palatable
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Recent Examples of palatability
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
The dearth of palatable treatment options means that many people are not addressing their trauma at all.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
The choice then is how much second window content is palatable to their audiences.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
While this would be palatable in the very short term for the Warriors, the risk of his uncompensated departure a year from now likely incentivizes Golden State to keep this option off the table.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
At $80,000, the Automatique offered these thoughtful nuances at a more palatable price.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
The dearth of palatable treatment options means that many people are not addressing their trauma at all.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
The choice then is how much second window content is palatable to their audiences.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
While this would be palatable in the very short term for the Warriors, the risk of his uncompensated departure a year from now likely incentivizes Golden State to keep this option off the table.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatability
Adjective
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Yang had designed his interiors to incorporate a tasteful mix of Western and Eastern décor: a wall covered in de Gournay wallpaper here, a Serge Mouille light fixture there, Joseon pottery and contemporary Korean art scattered throughout.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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In line with past seasons, the latest collection of Bear episodes features a plethora of tasteful rock ‘n’ roll needle drops, courtesy of co-music supervisors Christopher Storer and Josh Senior, who also serve as the series’ showrunner and executive producer, respectively.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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But while the city is a logical place to do it, historically associated with the fine watch industry and home to Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet, there are other options.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The cake itself was fine and light, but might benefit from a soak of some kind.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Some users may want a smoother bokeh effect with a wider aperture, but the f/2 aperture on this lens produces a pleasing bokeh effect that isolates subjects.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
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There’s plenty pleasing the eye at the elegant restaurant adorned with shiny chandeliers, red velvet booths, a bountiful display of red roses, a red piano atop the bar, and art deco-inspired pieces on the walls.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Wild ginger is different from culinary ginger and is not edible.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Those dropshots are delightful toppings to the dessert collection of sweet spot strokes in Alcaraz’s armory.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The other specs are perfectly satisfactory for a model at this price.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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Synan’s attorney declined to comment on a similar question, as well as a question about whether the resignation is a satisfactory outcome for the police chief.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Palatability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatability. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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