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as in outgoing
having or showing kind, helpful, or supportive feelings or actions
Having an approachable boss made the job much more enjoyable.
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as in accessible
easily reached, accessed, or used
It seemed like an approachable goal. The professor taught the class in a way that made the material approachable for the students.
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Recent Examples of approachable
Goodman, with her friendly, approachable writing style, demystified what had previously been a wonky, mathematical discipline, allowing even casual readers to feel a newfound connection with the tides of the universe.
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
It’s aged about a year in oak, giving it a generous yet approachable character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
One of three main communities on Geneva Lake, this posh yet approachable resort town is famous for its Gilded Age estates built by notable Chicago families.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
By combining literacy with something welcoming and familiar like food, Cruz hopes to make the ticklish topic more approachable.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
It’s aged about a year in oak, giving it a generous yet approachable character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
One of three main communities on Geneva Lake, this posh yet approachable resort town is famous for its Gilded Age estates built by notable Chicago families.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
By combining literacy with something welcoming and familiar like food, Cruz hopes to make the ticklish topic more approachable.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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The vote, seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, comes 10 years after Colombia signed an historic peace pact with guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Stitt, the outgoing Oklahoma governor, urged voters in a recent interview with Koco News 5 to vote against the measure due to his concerns about the inflationary aspects.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Accessibility The property is fully ADA-compliant, with accessible rooms and routes across the property, including to all restaurants, meeting spaces, the spa, fitness center, and business center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The reason is that investors don’t seem to like the idea of fractional share ownership, so reducing the share price makes the stock feel more accessible.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Further, Lewis was fun to be around, amiable and thoughtful, maybe candid to a fault.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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If robot cleaning becomes cheaper and more convenient, workers could feel that shift first.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Competitive balance is a convenient sermon from owners who too often treat contention as optional.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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As Eli, Didato brings an easygoing, affable charm to the role.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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Ask the gracious waitstaff for their recommendation—they’ll never steer you wrong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sanremo news The Royal Hotel Sanremo, a gracious five-star Belle Epoque landmark, is one of the Riviera’s best-value luxury offerings.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The approach seemed to go over well with the DNC committee members, especially a good-natured jab at Iowa and Michigan about being able to handle winter weather.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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During the roast, Falk as Columbo kept his jabs good-natured and focused on trying to get Sinatra to give his wife an autograph.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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But in a group setting, even a congenial one, one’s attention is necessarily divided.—
Gary Belsky,
Fortune,
8 May 2026
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Here was a more congenial setting for contemplating liberty than Paris or Port-au-Prince.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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