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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
This commuter e-bike from Concord blends approachable design with practicality, thanks to its lightweight aluminum frame, removable battery and comfortable upright ride.
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Jené Luciani Sena
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Now, photo mat boards are carving out a more approachable take on the monochromatic trend.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
Known for making the complex approachable, Flynn offers a treasure trove of immediately usable ideas in Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
For a tequila with a more approachable price point, Espolòn Blanco is always a great choice.
—Essence, 24 July 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Now, photo mat boards are carving out a more approachable take on the monochromatic trend.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
Known for making the complex approachable, Flynn offers a treasure trove of immediately usable ideas in Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
For a tequila with a more approachable price point, Espolòn Blanco is always a great choice.
—Essence, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
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The Lake County Treasurer employees are forming a union with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, the second unit of Lake County employees to unionize this summer, receiving the blessing of outgoing Treasurer Holly Kim.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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All incumbents are also running for reelection under the cloud of controversy surrounding the city’s deal with outgoing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.—
Mary Ramsey
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Proponents of rule change say there should be no cost to the individual for services that make the hearing accessible.—
Allana Smith,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Farley repeatedly made comparisons to the Model T, a pioneer of assembly line mass production credited with making automobiles accessible to the general public.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to amiable year-round weather apart from the heat, some choose to live part-time (or full-time) on their boats.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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That would be Britain Covey, an amiable, 5-foot-8 wide receiver and punt returner who’s so diminutive that he’s been denied entry into players’ parking lots in the past and recently was mistaken for a member of the Rams’ front office.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the early to mid-2010’s, food trucks and fast-casual restaurants surged in popularity due to their more convenient ways of eating fresh food.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Air fryers, which function like compact convection ovens, are a convenient way to bake for people with limited kitchen space.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams Guzmán portrays Morticia's husband and the affable Addams family patriarch in the Netflix series.—
Karli Bendlin,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The affable executive waited to confirm his imminent departure until a day before the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger officially closes.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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In almost all respects, Masako—true to her breeding—was the very model of a modest and gracious ojōsan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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While people are generally gracious about missteps, recent surges in tourist numbers are starting to strain that vaunted hospitality.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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Bregman hinted that the boos were expected and overall good-natured.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The game can lead to swaths of emails and good-natured trash talking amongst team owners.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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