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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Pottery Barn Grand Organic Queen Percale Duvet Cover Bedding that’s cool to the touch is ideal for stifling summer evenings, and that’s an accurate descriptor for this silky percale duvet cover that’s currently on sale.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 July 2025
Constructed with jersey fabric that’s made up of rayon and elastane, the dress is lightweight and soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
The material felt soft to the touch and did a great job keeping us dry, even when working up a sweat on hot days.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 July 2025
Constructed with jersey fabric that’s made up of rayon and elastane, the dress is lightweight and soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
The material felt soft to the touch and did a great job keeping us dry, even when working up a sweat on hot days.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the touch
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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