palatability

Definition of palatabilitynext
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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Recent Examples of palatability The broader cultural problem is women are taught professionalism means palatability. Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026 Not that palatability was ever the end goal here. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026 Research shows the companies’ shift toward hyper-palatability. Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026 The functional beverage industry has made gut health more accessible in terms of convenience and palatability, but the price point remains a barrier for many consumers. Sara Braun, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Dec. 2025 After these crops are exposed to a light freeze near the end of the season, the starches within them gradually turn to sugar, sweetening their palatability. Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025 The Palestinians being floated to join efforts to administer Gaza seem selected primarily for their palatability to foreign governments. Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025 Categories that don’t deliver on validation, simplicity and palatability often struggle to scale. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 Mix beet juice with juice from berries, apples, and other vegetables to enhance palatability. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatability
Noun
  • This helps keep them moist and adds another layer of deliciousness.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
  • Those same easy casseroles also make up the bulk of our quick-fix, crowd-pleasing suppers, offering hearty deliciousness in a pinch.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Refrigerating avocados in the vegetable drawer can extend their freshness while maintaining their green color and edibility.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Tumbleweed’s lone saving grace is the edibility of its young shoots.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026

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“Palatability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatability. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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