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Recent Examples of salinity
Adjust salt carefully—pistachios contribute salinity, so final seasoning should be done after tossing.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
But when water salinity is elevated, drinking sources may add to a person’s total intake.
—Rajiv Chowdhury, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2026
The saltwater pools were preserved and the property has brought them back to their natural state, which requires delicately balancing the flora and fauna and salinity levels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The Baltic Sea is not a suitable long-term habitat for humpback whales, due in part to its lower salinity levels and limited food supply.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising water levels and increasing salinity now threaten both the mangroves and this cultural heritage, reminding us how deeply our well-being is connected to the health of our shared environment.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
This is especially true of manatees, which will seek fresh water sources near the shore or low-salinity river mouths, adds Grosell.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Apart from stunning views, the Costa Vicentina is increasingly becoming known for its wines—vibrant bottles that pack acidity, minerality, and salinity.
—Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
The complex interplay of tides, sediment, shorelines and salinity is, by its nature, an extremely fluid situation.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
But when water salinity is elevated, drinking sources may add to a person’s total intake.
—Rajiv Chowdhury, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2026
The saltwater pools were preserved and the property has brought them back to their natural state, which requires delicately balancing the flora and fauna and salinity levels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The Baltic Sea is not a suitable long-term habitat for humpback whales, due in part to its lower salinity levels and limited food supply.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising water levels and increasing salinity now threaten both the mangroves and this cultural heritage, reminding us how deeply our well-being is connected to the health of our shared environment.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
This is especially true of manatees, which will seek fresh water sources near the shore or low-salinity river mouths, adds Grosell.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Apart from stunning views, the Costa Vicentina is increasingly becoming known for its wines—vibrant bottles that pack acidity, minerality, and salinity.
—Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
The complex interplay of tides, sediment, shorelines and salinity is, by its nature, an extremely fluid situation.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salinity
saltiness
Noun
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Sabrett frankenfurters were slightly red in flavor, with positive reviews from our editors particularly with regard to a good balance of smokiness and saltiness.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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Soy sauce is a non-negotiable, both for drizzling over dumplings (more on that later) and for adding deeply savory saltiness to any dish.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Salinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salinity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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