tactility
noun
tac·til·i·ty
tak-ˈti-lə-tē 
1
: the capability of being felt or touched
2
: responsiveness to stimulation of the sense of touch
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The shift lever is topped with a walnut ball shift knob—visually (and tactility) distinguishing it from all other 911 models.
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Michael Harley, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Accessorize with sleek gold and silver jewelry to offset the tactility of the dresses.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Besides, the show looks gorgeous, with practical sets and a sense of tactility that brings to the original trilogy.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
Expanding on the legacy of 2024 pick, Peach Fuzz, and its emphasis on tactility, Mocha Mousse serves up a multisensory feast for all five senses.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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Michael Harley, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Accessorize with sleek gold and silver jewelry to offset the tactility of the dresses.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Besides, the show looks gorgeous, with practical sets and a sense of tactility that brings to the original trilogy.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
Expanding on the legacy of 2024 pick, Peach Fuzz, and its emphasis on tactility, Mocha Mousse serves up a multisensory feast for all five senses.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for tactility
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“Tactility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tactility. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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