as in tangible
capable of being perceived by the sense of touch
not very comfortable with abstractions, I usually relate better to touchable things
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Recent Examples of touchable
This matching set is all about the subtle details, from the touchable knit ribbing and the flowy bell sleeves to the ankle-length crop of the wide-leg pants.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The tiniest dollop applied to my wet hair from the mid-strands down gave me soft, touchable, silky, defined, and frizz-free curls.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
At home, this same approach can be applied by prioritizing comfort-forward silhouettes and touchable materials.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The latest addition to the Good Behavior cinematic universe — Good Behavior Flexible Anti Frizz Hairspray — combines the smoothing, multi-day frizz shield of the OG with the flexible, touchable hold that's nothing like the sticky, stiff hairspray of yore.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
With hydrolyzed silk and hydrolyzed keratin to strengthen and repair, the spray provides all-day hold while keeping hair touchable and soft.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
The lines are clean, the cushions are roomy, and the performance basketweave has that soft, touchable finish without stressing you out about spills.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Originating in the South Pacific, this handsome tree has soft, touchable branches.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
There is even a video someone made on TikTok about the show and the touchable component of it, which sparked great conversation online and the video has gone viral.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The tiniest dollop applied to my wet hair from the mid-strands down gave me soft, touchable, silky, defined, and frizz-free curls.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
At home, this same approach can be applied by prioritizing comfort-forward silhouettes and touchable materials.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The latest addition to the Good Behavior cinematic universe — Good Behavior Flexible Anti Frizz Hairspray — combines the smoothing, multi-day frizz shield of the OG with the flexible, touchable hold that's nothing like the sticky, stiff hairspray of yore.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
With hydrolyzed silk and hydrolyzed keratin to strengthen and repair, the spray provides all-day hold while keeping hair touchable and soft.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
The lines are clean, the cushions are roomy, and the performance basketweave has that soft, touchable finish without stressing you out about spills.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Originating in the South Pacific, this handsome tree has soft, touchable branches.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
There is even a video someone made on TikTok about the show and the touchable component of it, which sparked great conversation online and the video has gone viral.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touchable
Adjective
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Byfield, whose evident lack of offensive confidence and dearth of tangible production had been concerns for most of the season, has turned a corner.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Don't forget the unexpected or less tangible things too, like remembering to drink enough water or setting a successful boundary at work, Chopra says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Roberts has heard a lot from his Gen-Z staff that 2026 is the analog year, meaning people are staying off their phones more, getting rid of social media and seeking out more physical media.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Most of the incidents had not resulted in physical injuries; in some cases, prosecutors charged people for assaulting agents with such weapons as a tambourine, an umbrella, and a Subway sandwich.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Touchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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