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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
Introduce investing without overcomplicating it Long-term investing can feel abstract to young people, but the basics are approachable.
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
Nómada’s menu was designed to be more approachable and family-friendly than Alejandra’s.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Rather than literal costume replicas, the line offers refined nods to the film that feel modern and approachable.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, hairspray has lightened up, meeting the demands of bouncy blowouts and beach waves with approachable, fluid hold.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
Nómada’s menu was designed to be more approachable and family-friendly than Alejandra’s.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Rather than literal costume replicas, the line offers refined nods to the film that feel modern and approachable.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, hairspray has lightened up, meeting the demands of bouncy blowouts and beach waves with approachable, fluid hold.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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Chance, a redshirt sophomore next season, should be a plug-and-play replacement for outgoing punter Ethan Craw.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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The outgoing traffic on the University of Arkansas football roster continued at a steady pace Friday, headlined by starting offensive lineman and in-state standout E'Marion Harris, as the NCAA transfer portal officially opened for the only time this year.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
3 Jan. 2026
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Instead of opening in a separate tab, the assistant now lives in a side panel that stays accessible across all tabs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The fraudsters, those administrators say, are taking advantage of a vulnerability created by the degree to which these schools are accessible to students.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Asian Journey finds a fine balance between juicy yet good-natured conflict between participants and an amiable rambling quality that gives the travelog structure a bit of unpredictability.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Jan. 2026
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Set in a perpetually sunny, idealized England vaguely between the wars, The Code of the Woosters concerns the misadventures of man-about-town Bertie Wooster (stupid, amiable, rich) and his impeccably helpful valet Jeeves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Skechers Summits Dazzling Haze Slip-In Sneakers Ranked as the top seller in fashion sneakers, these Skechers feature a convenient slip-on design with the brand’s signature Heel Pillow technology to provide a secure fit.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This one also features five convenient pockets for ultimate on-the-go organization.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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McGhee’s humor and anticapitalist critique reminded me of George Saunders and Karen Russell; dopey, affable Abernathy also gets his redemption.—
Erin Somers,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Fieri is an affable host, the meals look exquisite, and sometimes your favorite TV chefs (Jet Tila, Brooke Williamson, and more) take on the game.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Vintage dance is especially appealing to people looking for that brief escape to times and places that seem more gracious and friendly than our own, Powers said.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Asian Journey finds a fine balance between juicy yet good-natured conflict between participants and an amiable rambling quality that gives the travelog structure a bit of unpredictability.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Jan. 2026
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The comment made both Chalamet and Jenner laugh in the audience as the pair seemed good-natured about the barb.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The session was congenial, with no heat flowing either direction.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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SummerFest composer-in-residence and violinist Jessie Montgomery created an intimate atmosphere with her congenial banter and the spirited playing of her intriguing works.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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