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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
Boyle said the focus is on sharpening product assortments and making the brand more approachable through partnerships and targeted categories.
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Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Even amid the lavish surroundings—with red leather chairs, white tablecloths, and at times, live piano music—service is less formal, more approachable, and the pricing is notably accessible for a five-star hotel.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Indeed, bees and butterflies are the most familiar pollinators, arguably among the most approachable for many people, and for some plants, bees might be their key flower visitors.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Meghna Rao, Substack Rao’s chatty, approachable style makes her regular bookish Substacks a treat for the inbox.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Even amid the lavish surroundings—with red leather chairs, white tablecloths, and at times, live piano music—service is less formal, more approachable, and the pricing is notably accessible for a five-star hotel.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Indeed, bees and butterflies are the most familiar pollinators, arguably among the most approachable for many people, and for some plants, bees might be their key flower visitors.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Meghna Rao, Substack Rao’s chatty, approachable style makes her regular bookish Substacks a treat for the inbox.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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Might want to take a peek at the weather in Cancun, too, though trip prices this time of year might be expensive given the Sixers just bought the latest outgoing flight.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Reform came second and Labour a distant third in one of its most historic heartlands, with outgoing First Minister Eluned Morgan losing her seat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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There are two accessible rooms at the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Tomato plants forming a dense hedge that is accessible only via the canopy.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Field’s neurotic, kvetching energy and Pullman’s drawlingly laidback presence spark off each other to amiable and spontaneous effect — enough so to show up the contrivances in the film’s secondary characters and subplots.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Mira was an amiable baby, a daredevil toddler, and, once Dylan arrived, a menace.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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While some options are more convenient than others, the most important thing to consider is your pet’s overall well-being.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Tanner Boyden, an affable thirtysomething, led an invigorating vinyasa class.—
Priyanka Mattoo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Beyond the affable urgency of his demeanor, there are other reasons for Attenborough’s unfailing appeal.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Miss Manners suspects that many would be miffed — not only the mothers absent that day, but also (and perhaps especially) the non-parents who are gracious about concessions made to parents when their personal duties conflict with work.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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At the Gotham Bar, ask the team for Conrad, cheerful and gracious, who can suggest a martini for your mood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The group, loosely led by inquisitive ginger breed Lily (voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and good-natured merino Mopple (Chris O’Dowd) enjoy a peaceful existence, with their favorite pastimes consisting of laying in the grass and listening to George read a nightly murder mystery story.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Michalle is petite, good-natured, and very pretty, with dark eyes and a radiant smile.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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But in a group setting, even a congenial one, one’s attention is necessarily divided.—
Gary Belsky,
Fortune,
8 May 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 15 May. 2026.
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