1
as in OK
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
As long as McCarthy emerges healthy, the result will be palatable.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
Their relationship was volatile and messy, not tidy or palatable.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
While the proposal is palatable to businesses, rounding up could be costly for consumers.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
If 22 million people losing access to those subsidies was palatable on its own, those who have unsubsidized health care are going to get hit, too.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatable
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And if someone wasn't thrilled with that, that's okay too.—
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He was taken to the hospital with serious wounds to his face and body, but was released and is expected to be okay.—
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
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Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with fair Venus creating pleasant feelings between you and everyone else.—
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Soup Up the Basic Chicken Noodle Stir a few tablespoons into the broth of your standard chicken noodle soup for a delicious Mediterranean spin on a favorite.—
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Besides being undeniably delicious, these creations put an end to indecision, offering two craveable recipes in each bite.—
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The American brand has been manufacturing customizable stationery and fine leather goods since 1969.—
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That's fine by Rodgers, who knows a thing or two about sneaking in the playoffs and going on a run.—
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To make these journeys manageable and enjoyable, visitors must rely on local travel platforms which understand (and solve) the logistical challenges.—
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Season 2 is not without enjoyable intrigue, yet never proves worth the risk of opening a closed (literal) book.—
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Another exclusive cashmere find at Amazon, this Suuksess Polo Sweater takes the silhouette of a classic winter sweater and turns it into a statement piece, featuring ribbed detailing, a tasteful V-neck, cuffed sleeves, and a collared neckline.—
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But what really livened up the outfit was a tasteful amount of power clashing.—
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Santa's job is to make sure everybody else is alright.—
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The report, titled ‘The kids aren’t alright’, describes how $12 billion a year is being lost because younger people are spending less on housing, transportation, and food by living in the family home.—
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Whatever the case, pamper yourself in a pleasing way.—
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Janet Jones, Fort Lauderdale Focus on good design Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Center Garage, built with purpose, is perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing parking garage anywhere.—
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“Palatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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