1
as in okay
being to one's liking
I did not find the idea of moving again very palatable
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2
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
Well, that certainly made those two Heat months more palatable.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
The early 2010s blog-era fan sits in awe of the realization of the loftiest dreams anyone had for the guy; the terrified 2025 observer pines for the version whose politics were neither palatable nor predictable.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
But with stability has come a certain predictability of style, a palatable sleekness seen across many contemporary dance companies.
—Siobhan Burke, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Dijon goes well with everything and even makes vegan hot dogs palatable.
—Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
The early 2010s blog-era fan sits in awe of the realization of the loftiest dreams anyone had for the guy; the terrified 2025 observer pines for the version whose politics were neither palatable nor predictable.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
But with stability has come a certain predictability of style, a palatable sleekness seen across many contemporary dance companies.
—Siobhan Burke, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Dijon goes well with everything and even makes vegan hot dogs palatable.
—Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatable
Adjective
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This driver encompasses the literal reasons for scented products—think masking unpleasant odors, creating a pleasant scent for your home, and making up for a lack of fresh air.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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My experience with the Phone 3a Pro has been mostly pleasant.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Get The Recipe 11 of 32 Frozen Lemonade Pie Transform lackluster lemonade concentrate into a delicious frozen treat with this no-bake recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Paired with freshly baked bread and local cheeses, this sensory journey provides a delicious interlude before returning to the wheel.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Aria Suite is the ideal combination of functional and tasteful, with a certain elegance that passengers will no doubt savor.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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Our runners-up offer other tasteful, if less eco-aware options, to round out your search for playful rugs to suit your little one’s sanctuary.—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Haskell says a key issue is something called turbidity — how much mud and fine sediment is stirred up when cruise ships enter the harbor.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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But Daniel doesn’t draw from these fine actors the scale of performance that Parks’ drama demands.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Neural nets are getting better and better at putting together elements to form a result that’s pleasing to humans.—
David Galef,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 46 of 50 Ham And Noodle Casserole First published in our magazine in 2001, this ham, cheese, and egg noodle casserole has been pleasing hungry families ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, don’t forget to do your due diligence in research before considering non-traditional parts of crops, because not all parts are edible.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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The fruit of the forest nightshade isn’t edible, but the team suspected that its food crop relatives might have similar genes at work.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the anime is a throwback to the days where Goku used to channel Jackie Chan, using plates and chairs to fight opponents larger than himself with delightful yet stunning action animation.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Then, There’s Power Shot As delightful as the drive experience is, there is one more feature the driver will find delightful: Power Shot.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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All factors add up to the simple fact that Pereira has no satisfactory understudy for Strand Larsen.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Palatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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