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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The lounge is plush and velvety to the touch, and arrives with wide armrests and matching pillows to complete the setup.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
The Byron sofa is slightly more structured and comes in eight colorways, including a mossy boucle and a recycled polyester weave that’s smooth to the touch.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
Cushionaire Hip 2 Ankle Boots For starters, the boots are crafted with a 100 percent suede upper that’s not only soft to the touch, but also has a matte-like finish that pairs well with casual leggings or jeans, or even with a more elevated sweater dress.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
These silky, lightweight pajamas stay cool to the touch and breathable all night.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
The Byron sofa is slightly more structured and comes in eight colorways, including a mossy boucle and a recycled polyester weave that’s smooth to the touch.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
Cushionaire Hip 2 Ankle Boots For starters, the boots are crafted with a 100 percent suede upper that’s not only soft to the touch, but also has a matte-like finish that pairs well with casual leggings or jeans, or even with a more elevated sweater dress.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
These silky, lightweight pajamas stay cool to the touch and breathable all night.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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