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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
And Geragos, who has a mastery of the lengthy exhibits, speaks in a casual, approachable manner, sometimes poking fun at herself.
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Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Leadership in health care must be approachable: the director who attends training sessions, the doctor who adjusts the waiting room, the nurse who suggests improvements to clinical flow design.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Why Families Love Spidey and His Amazing Friends The show blends lighthearted adventure with valuable life lessons, presenting familiar Marvel heroes in a way that’s approachable and safe for young viewers.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 16 June 2025
The biography made Joyce approachable for generations of readers.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
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Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Leadership in health care must be approachable: the director who attends training sessions, the doctor who adjusts the waiting room, the nurse who suggests improvements to clinical flow design.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Why Families Love Spidey and His Amazing Friends The show blends lighthearted adventure with valuable life lessons, presenting familiar Marvel heroes in a way that’s approachable and safe for young viewers.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 16 June 2025
The biography made Joyce approachable for generations of readers.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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There will be more incoming and outgoing transfers at Anfield before the start of the 2025/26 season, but Liverpool has clearly made the decision to strengthen from a position of power.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The rule in question, known as the Roadless Rule, was first issued by the outgoing Clinton administration in 2001.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Spectrum Internet pros and cons Spectrum outpaces AT&T in the following categories: Pros: Availability: Spectrum WiFi is accessible in 41 states and covers 29% of the U.S., according to the FCC, compared to AT&T Fiber’s 21-state coverage and 11% nationwide accessibility.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The aircraft, built by the Douglas Aircraft Company, is from a time when air travel became more accessible to people.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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The Duke of Sussex sat and shared a friendly conversation with her and Jack at his last major royal event — King Charles' coronation in May 2023 — and Eugenie's amiable interaction with Nonoo seems to continue the trend of the cousins being on good terms.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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But keep an eye on their amiable cousin Aurora, because her fate this season might be far worse than Agnes'.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The zipper is way more convenient than a bag with only one loose latch, and the long handles always stay put on my shoulders.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The headphones provide a private and convenient way to stream audio over Bluetooth while playing guitar.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The bilingual Havana native previously managed the Marlins and is known as an affable, media-friendly guy.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Is Smith the answer at first base for the rest of the season, or just a reasonable, affable stop-gap before the trade deadline?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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For some science, the discoveries will be limited by whatever the sky is gracious enough to give—a star must explode for the Rubin Observatory to spot a new supernova, for example.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be thanks enough.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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Johan has a horndog bar buddy who also works at the sauna, Asif (Dilan Amin), as well as good-natured Adonis owner Michael (Klaus Tange), who got him the job and a place to live.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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My friends and family, who tended to house these errant books, generally handled the influx with a mix of good-natured exasperation and resignation.—
Jack Barlow,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2025
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Florian Wirtz, in particular, seemed ineffective at times without his congenial partner Musiala in the attack.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The boat staff is congenial and knowledgeable, so don’t hesitate to ask it about island history or to take a picture of you and your crew lounging on the deck.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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