to the touch
idiom
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
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Once the wax is gone, be sure the warmer is unplugged and cool to the touch.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Ideal for hot sleepers, these sheets literally always feel cold to the touch with a buttery-soft feel so silky that the sheet might even feel a little slippery.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The soil or potting mix will likely feel very dry to the touch.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
The plush fabric is warm and super soft to the touch, but still lightweight and breathable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Ideal for hot sleepers, these sheets literally always feel cold to the touch with a buttery-soft feel so silky that the sheet might even feel a little slippery.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The soil or potting mix will likely feel very dry to the touch.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
The plush fabric is warm and super soft to the touch, but still lightweight and breathable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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