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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
Focusing on authentic, holistic healing that feels both transportive and approachable.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Beaded sandals, in particular, strike a balance between statement-making and approachable, offering the same playful energy as the season’s beaded jewelry and bags without requiring a complete wardrobe overhaul.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
As a result, bodyweight exercises may feel more approachable and sustainable for beginners or even people intimidated by going to a gym.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Have Bowls Of Nuts At Every Turn A table full of gourmet appetizers may be lovely, but Schaub says her grandmother knew to make these little pre-dinner snacks accessible and approachable.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Beaded sandals, in particular, strike a balance between statement-making and approachable, offering the same playful energy as the season’s beaded jewelry and bags without requiring a complete wardrobe overhaul.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
As a result, bodyweight exercises may feel more approachable and sustainable for beginners or even people intimidated by going to a gym.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Have Bowls Of Nuts At Every Turn A table full of gourmet appetizers may be lovely, but Schaub says her grandmother knew to make these little pre-dinner snacks accessible and approachable.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for approachable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
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Ten minutes later, the outgoing England captain was walking out with Ben Duckett after promoting himself to open the batting in the chase.
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The candidates who have already launched their campaigns include outgoing Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Cook County Board of Review member George Cardenas, and former Chicago Housing Authority board chair Matthew Brewer.
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But Emerald Bay is gate-guarded, accessible only to residents, and its half-mile stretch of golden sand is bordered by the cliffs of two jutting points, geographically cutting off public access via other beaches.
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By developing tech skills online, these content creators are showing young girls that tech and science technology, engineering arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers are accessible and can be customized to fit their interests.
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Rios—amiable, practiced, and forcefully exuberant—took a seat across from me in a bright conference room with ergonomic chairs.
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The 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes during DJ battles.
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The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste and enjoyment alongside wellness benefits, as consumers look for convenient ways to meet their health targets.
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Moore has often spoken about doing what works rather than what is politically convenient.
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Haugh, the blond-haired, blue-eyed All-American kid from New Oxford, Pennsylvania, and Condon, the affable, yet rugged Australian from Perth, seemed to have little in common beyond basketball.
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That also comes down to Blackberry’s affable take on Southern-style etiquette—polite but authentic and real; formal when called for yet folksy and easygoing when appropriate.
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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The gracious — and perfectly acceptable — way is not to serve alcohol to anyone.
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By the end of the season, Azula has taken full control of the Earth Kingdom while Zuko has seemingly abandoned his good-natured side to earn his father’s approval.
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Calm and good-natured, the 33-year-old swoons these days over his 8-month old daughter, trying to stay positive.
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Even when his final Kings season collapsed around him, Hiller maintained a professional, even congenial, relationship with media members, and that can serve him well in the cauldron that is Toronto.
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More congenial to the American mindset was football.
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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