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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
For developers, the code would reduce the need for planned developments, streamline development standards, and make the city’s code more approachable.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Readers praised the baked goods and coffee at this North Center spot, with one reader describing it as an approachable and welcoming all-day spot.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Here are 10 phrases approachable people use to make others feel at ease instantly.
—John Bowe, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The rounded toe keeps the shoe soft and approachable, while the gold Mary Jane strap offers an ever-so-subtle elegance.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Readers praised the baked goods and coffee at this North Center spot, with one reader describing it as an approachable and welcoming all-day spot.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Here are 10 phrases approachable people use to make others feel at ease instantly.
—John Bowe, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The rounded toe keeps the shoe soft and approachable, while the gold Mary Jane strap offers an ever-so-subtle elegance.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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Magyar was once a member of Orbán’s own party, and has a decent amount of overlap ideologically with the outgoing prime minister.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Keira is outgoing, social, and comfortable expressing her thoughts and feelings.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kukuiʻula is accessible by domestic and international flights into Līhuʻe Airport.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sephora has a separate, easily accessible refillables section on the website; if a similar section exists on Ulta, Credo, Target, or Dermstore, it’s hidden somewhere outside the main dropdowns.—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Deadwyler is at last seeing that change for herself with Rooster, HBO’s amiable new half-hour toplined by Steve Carell.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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This is all in the first three paragraphs, and the breakdowns—a capacious category that, for Lemann, seems to encompass everything from rages to amiable fugues—do not let up.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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The affable comedian and improv star is known for a self-deprecating brand of humor that leans into storytelling, audience interaction and behind-the-scenes tales from the long-running hit show.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Although the concierge is adept at making recommendations, don't be shy about hitting up the affable doormen for tips, as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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On an average day, Curaçao’s eclectic energy animates the island, but this period is especially boisterous—filled with costumed performers, twinkling floats, an abundance of music and good-natured, family-friendly revelry.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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That gives Brady license to take good-natured shots at wrestling for now and positions him to become a high-profile heel at WrestleMania 42.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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She was born with a congenial heart defect that required her to have open-heart surgery in the first week of her life.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Don Bearden, who shows up later in the play as the now-elderly Pierre, is the perfect congenial host, sort of taking over for narrator Patrick.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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