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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Bake until meringues are dry to the touch and hollow sounding when tapped, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
The suede shoes are outfitted with the brand's signature sheepskin lining that’s warm and soft to the touch.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
This Quince cashmere sweater features ribbed cuffs and is crafted from 100 percent Mongolian cashmere, which is designed to resist pilling, feels soft to the touch, and is sustainably sourced.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
Continue to water the plant when the surface of the soil is dry to the touch for about four weeks.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
The suede shoes are outfitted with the brand's signature sheepskin lining that’s warm and soft to the touch.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
This Quince cashmere sweater features ribbed cuffs and is crafted from 100 percent Mongolian cashmere, which is designed to resist pilling, feels soft to the touch, and is sustainably sourced.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
Continue to water the plant when the surface of the soil is dry to the touch for about four weeks.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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