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 exterior is made from a luxurious nappa leather that feels buttery soft and smooth to the touch, and it’s fitted with RFID-blocking technology to ward off would-be thieves.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Quince Bamboo Sheet Set Crafted from 100% viscose derived from bamboo, the sheets are naturally moisture-wicking and feel cool to the touch—perfect for transitional weather.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
There are deep blue- and purple-hued flowers, trees with gentle, weeping branches, shrubs soft to the touch.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The magic is the result of long-staple cotton threads that are less likely to fray and feel rough to the touch.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Quince Bamboo Sheet Set Crafted from 100% viscose derived from bamboo, the sheets are naturally moisture-wicking and feel cool to the touch—perfect for transitional weather.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
There are deep blue- and purple-hued flowers, trees with gentle, weeping branches, shrubs soft to the touch.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The magic is the result of long-staple cotton threads that are less likely to fray and feel rough to the touch.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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