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Recent Examples of saltiness
The Ocean Observatories Initiative was established in 2016 and involves around 900 instruments across parts of the Pacific and Atlantic, especially designed to withstand the immense pressure and corrosive saltiness of the ocean depths.
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Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Each manufacturer's kosher salt will have subtle differences in flavor, saltiness level, and volume.
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Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
One editor said that this style of cottage felt like a standard cottage cheese, with a nice variety of curd sizes, standard level of saltiness, and mild but pleasant level of tang.
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Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
While the small fish are certainly present, offering welcome saltiness (not to mention protein, omega-3s, and potential complexion-enhancing nutrients), your taste buds are not going to be overwhelmed by them.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
The saltiness of drinks like the Bloody Mary or plain tomato juice can actually seem a bit dull, leaving a fresher and sweeter taste behind.
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Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
But the Aggies started to pick up steam in recent months and surged to earn his commitment, which could explain the saltiness from Canes fans regarding his announcement antics.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
The pretzel bun gave it a little extra chew and saltiness, which helped balance out all that cheese sauce poured over the top.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Too heavy-handed with the saltshaker—a little squeeze will balance the saltiness in sauces and soups.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Each manufacturer's kosher salt will have subtle differences in flavor, saltiness level, and volume.
—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
One editor said that this style of cottage felt like a standard cottage cheese, with a nice variety of curd sizes, standard level of saltiness, and mild but pleasant level of tang.
—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
While the small fish are certainly present, offering welcome saltiness (not to mention protein, omega-3s, and potential complexion-enhancing nutrients), your taste buds are not going to be overwhelmed by them.
—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
The saltiness of drinks like the Bloody Mary or plain tomato juice can actually seem a bit dull, leaving a fresher and sweeter taste behind.
—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
But the Aggies started to pick up steam in recent months and surged to earn his commitment, which could explain the saltiness from Canes fans regarding his announcement antics.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
The pretzel bun gave it a little extra chew and saltiness, which helped balance out all that cheese sauce poured over the top.
—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Too heavy-handed with the saltshaker—a little squeeze will balance the saltiness in sauces and soups.
—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Saltiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltiness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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