1
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 palatable
This dopamine boost can lead to a cycling effect, where eating highly palatable foods leads to more cravings for those same non-nutritious foods.
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
His stature as head of the world's largest asset manager lends weight to the conversation, and his emphasis on supplementing (not replacing) Social Security could make the concept more palatable to some.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
And last but not least, sugar is also just plain palatable, period.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
But the food environment, like the digital tool environment, is built to push you toward options that are highly palatable and cheap to produce — often, not what’s actually good for you.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
His stature as head of the world's largest asset manager lends weight to the conversation, and his emphasis on supplementing (not replacing) Social Security could make the concept more palatable to some.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
And last but not least, sugar is also just plain palatable, period.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
But the food environment, like the digital tool environment, is built to push you toward options that are highly palatable and cheap to produce — often, not what’s actually good for you.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatable
Adjective
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Some images are pleasant, while others are painful and heart-wrenching to produce.—
The Pham,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Makhani and Punjabi curry were absolutely delicious.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Think about erring on the side of a tasteful ensemble that leans more classic than risqué.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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The room design is very tasteful and, notably, prioritizes sustainability.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And written by two of the finest Canadian imports in the TV game: Justified creator Graham Yost and Moira Walley-Beckett, who wrote the Breaking Bad installment Rolling Stone once dubbed the best episode in television history.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is an excellent way to incorporate more texture and character into your kitchen organization that's pleasing to the eye.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Gerry’s option to buy the Sportatorium is conditional on his making the behemoth pleasing to the eye, improving the appearance of the building, the parking lot and the landscaping, Hollander said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An employee-run herb garden provides the hotels’ restaurants with basil, chili, kaffir lime, okra, spring onions, and edible flowers.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This class is for gardeners interested in expanding their own edible landscapes, with information about creating a backyard garden that delivers fresh food in an affordable, sustainable way.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The good news is that the mechanicals are robust, and those parts are plentiful, so apart from rust and the challenge of obtaining trim and pieces unique to the model (serious enthusiasts may want to buy a second Scorpion to cannibalize), these are really delightful cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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So goes a single day with Doctor Odyssey, a cross between The Love Boat and ER filtered through the lunatic mind of Ryan Murphy and the nuttiest, most delightful new series in a minute.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yet a great deal remained to be paid with funds expected after the submission of satisfactory progress reports.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Palatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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