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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Used or Damp Towels Visibly used towels or towels that feel soggy to the touch can also make bathrooms feel less inviting to guests.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
The plush fabric is warm and super soft to the touch, but still lightweight and breathable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
The material is always soft to the touch, lightweight, and breathable.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Keep the soil moist to the touch.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
The plush fabric is warm and super soft to the touch, but still lightweight and breathable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
The material is always soft to the touch, lightweight, and breathable.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Keep the soil moist to the touch.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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