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Recent Examples of salinity
Signature cocktails feel thoughtful rather than trendy, including the dirty pineapple, a combination of Tulsi gin, pineapple brine, vermouth and Strega orange liqueur that has layers of tropical fruit, herbaceous notes and subtle salinity.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Excessive use can also increase soil salinity and alkalinity, which can negatively affect soil health and plant growth over time.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Used on the plate (rather than during cooking), finishing salt adds crunch, elegance and a burst of salinity.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Researchers have used the data to study Vibrio, which can multiply rapidly when water temperatures and salinity increase.
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Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The dish combines rich, savory flavors with the delicate salinity of caviar.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In this expression, grapes first ferment on their skins for a few weeks—long enough to introduce a gentle musk to its intense notes of Meyer lemon and bright salinity.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
Vivid acidity and astonishing freshness frame flavors of lemon zest and Pink Lady apple with a closing note of salinity.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
In turn, marine ecosystems may adjust as patterns of temperature and salinity evolve.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Excessive use can also increase soil salinity and alkalinity, which can negatively affect soil health and plant growth over time.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Used on the plate (rather than during cooking), finishing salt adds crunch, elegance and a burst of salinity.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Researchers have used the data to study Vibrio, which can multiply rapidly when water temperatures and salinity increase.
—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The dish combines rich, savory flavors with the delicate salinity of caviar.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In this expression, grapes first ferment on their skins for a few weeks—long enough to introduce a gentle musk to its intense notes of Meyer lemon and bright salinity.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
Vivid acidity and astonishing freshness frame flavors of lemon zest and Pink Lady apple with a closing note of salinity.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
In turn, marine ecosystems may adjust as patterns of temperature and salinity evolve.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salinity
saltiness
Noun
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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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Each manufacturer's kosher salt will have subtle differences in flavor, saltiness level, and volume.
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“Salinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salinity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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