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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
While some inns might feel stuffy, this one strikes a more approachable balance, with thoughtful touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn in the rooms, and welcome drinks.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Like a skilled political leader, the place, with its geometric angles soaring above the landscape, manages to be both impressive and approachable.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Lentils simmered in tomato sauce with herbs can stand in for part or all of the meat in a pasta sauce, making this one of the most approachable high-fiber meal ideas for families.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Delightfully, there remains something strange yet approachable about Rush.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Like a skilled political leader, the place, with its geometric angles soaring above the landscape, manages to be both impressive and approachable.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Lentils simmered in tomato sauce with herbs can stand in for part or all of the meat in a pasta sauce, making this one of the most approachable high-fiber meal ideas for families.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Delightfully, there remains something strange yet approachable about Rush.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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Because no candidate won more than 50% of the vote, Pritchard and Vega will appear on the ballot again in November to determine who succeeds outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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At a time when Maryland was being flooded with revenue due to inflation and bracket creep, increasing revenues from a progressive income tax enacted by the outgoing Mandel administration, Hughes proposed no major spending programs.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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Accessibility While a number of rooms and the hot springs are accessible, many of the activities are not well suited for those with limited mobility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The boat ramp sits near a parking lot at the outer edge of a large peninsula, accessible by Joe Bald Road, which winds through several hundred acres of thick trees.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The backstory Opened in 2004, this is the second location in Cairo for the Four Seasons—there’s also the First Residence across the river in Giza—a brand that’s known internationally for its consistently high level of amiable and personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Ronnie Schell, a prolific TV character actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of the amiable Pvt.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Disinfecting wipes make everyday cleaning feel effortless, but even the most convenient products have limitations.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The explanation is easy and politically convenient.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In the film, an affable music store clerk named Bear (Michael Johnston) has a crush on his co-worker Nikki (Inde Navarrette) but can’t find the courage to tell her.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Before prestige television rewrote the rules, there was an affable Brooklyn dad who made a generation of viewers to rethink their assumptions about gender, family, and who could run the show.—
JP Mangalindan,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Cultural values such as achieving harmony between cultures; and slow, gracious [economic] growth.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Even in old age, Pinkie remained a gracious host.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Van Sant continues to snap away on his Leica, gives her his calm, good-natured smile, and tells her not to worry about it.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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The conversation had the recognizable rhythm of sports fans’ mixture of banter and good-natured ribbing.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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More congenial to the American mindset was football.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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