How to Use intangible in a Sentence
- Leadership is an intangible asset to a company.
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And that’s why we are so moved by things that are intangible.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2025
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The best train journeys in the world have an intangible allure about them.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
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And how could such an indistinct and intangible thing be cured?
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
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Water has weight and force, but a cloud’s intangible and ephemeral.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 Mar. 2022
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Yet the most important factor may be one that is much more intangible.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 21 Dec. 2022
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That same concept can apply for intangible gifts.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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The intangible nature of competition is why we are drawn to these games.
—Joseph Goodman | [email protected], al, 4 Dec. 2022
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When that ended, something intangible died with it.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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These are all supported by the founder’s passion and courage, which are intangible assets.
—Grégoire Vigroux, Forbes, 11 July 2022
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Fearing said the award comes with real, if intangible, value.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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This Dodger team has that intangible grit that previous teams were missing.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
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The other stuff is a little mushier and intangible.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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When hiring the right people for the right roles, the intangible that turns a group into a team is building a great culture.
—Ira Bedzow, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022
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Some define it as an intangible asset described as the soul of the company.
—Danielle Abril, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2022
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Goodwill is a catchall finance term for intangible assets acquired as part of a purchase.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2022
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All the while, the rewards remained intangible.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
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Instead, dangle the promise of the chance to be part of something intangible, timeless and elite.
—Dave Philipps, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023
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An intangible — the idea — drew forth commitment from others in the form of real money.
—Stephen B. Young, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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There is also the intangible aspect of being a go-to shotmaker at the end of quarters and games.
—Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2022
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Knobel says there's also an intangible loss.
—Derek James, CBS News, 23 June 2026
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Lack of diversity has both tangible and intangible costs — and this one of them.
—Naba, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
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The process of creating the book has also had intangible effects.
—Victoria Law, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
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Dutcher recruits that intangible, recruits gym rats, recruits guys who keep an outdoor ball around, just in case.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2023
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But his high character and intangible qualities are still things a top team would covet in exchange for a mid-round draft pick.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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Kurtzke isn’t the only one who believes in the power of intangible luxury.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Still, there will be something intangible lost when the sign and building are deconstructed.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, there were other, more intangible forces tugging him toward retirement.
—Graham Underwood, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2023
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Other income can be derived through the receipt of intangible benefits, such as a free car lease.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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But how can something so intangible be safeguarded?
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
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Gil had a knack for looking for the intangibles to go along with that.
—Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023
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The intangibles seem to outweigh the facts with the great ones.
—Rob Hodgetts, CNN, 3 Apr. 2018
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But those are intangibles that wouldn’t show up on the balance sheet.
—Greg Jefferson, ExpressNews.com, 10 Oct. 2019
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But his most valuable trait seems to be the intangibles.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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And York boasts the intangibles as well.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2026
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This isn’t about fight or any other intangible, though.
—Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
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The biggest questions about him aren’t skill but his intangibles, such as heart and fire.
—J. Michael, Indianapolis Star, 17 June 2019
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There’s some intangibles in there that allow guys to (play early).
—Dave Southorn, idahostatesman, 3 Nov. 2017
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And then there’s the intangibles.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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But after watching a player up close for so long, an area scout cannot be wrong on the intangibles.
—Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2017
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But what about the intangibles, like touch, reading defenses and feel for the game?
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2019
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Schooler will be missed as much for his intangibles as his production.
—oregonlive.com, 7 Aug. 2019
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The intangibles help, but the ceiling still feels modest.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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Fultz fits well with the Celtics on the court, but the questions have mostly been about his intangibles.
—Adi Joseph, USA TODAY, 16 June 2017
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That’s just the way of the art biz, where dollar value is based on intangibles such as public tastes and an artist’s renown.
—Jon Lender, courant.com, 1 June 2018
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Rose also has intangibles as a former catcher in high school.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
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From the outside looking in he has the intangibles that the Jaguars look for in players.
—Juston Lewis, Florida Times-Union, 28 Jan. 2026
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The intangibles, not just the talent.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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There are also the intangibles that only Lynch can bring to a locker room.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2019
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These intangibles seemed to make the amazing routine.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Chemistry and clubhouse presence are the kind of intangibles that new-age baseball scoffs at.
—Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, 7 Feb. 2020
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But intangibles such as that won’t win for Miami.
—Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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But there are some intangibles that can't be quantified, that could have a lasting impact.
—Max Darrow, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Maybe the offense can benefit from those intangibles as well.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
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And then there are the off-the-field intangibles Graham brings to the Eagles.
—Jeff McLane, Philly.com, 1 Mar. 2018
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Some intangibles from the past two seasons can’t be discounted.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Those intangibles have gone a long way to helping this team overcome the loss of a large senior class as well as adjust to a new head coach.
—Mark Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2017
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Because at the next level, there’s a lot of other intangibles that go into being that guy.
—Carlos Mendez, star-telegram, 18 Oct. 2017
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Then there are the intangibles that set this team, and this organization, apart.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
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Between off-field issues for Rosen and his tools and intangibles on the field, Darnold should be the pick.
—Scott Patsko, cleveland.com, 7 Feb. 2018
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