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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
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.
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Ground the look in classic accessories, like leather flats and bracelet watches, to keep your styling effortless and approachable.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 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
Mary Patton Design ran scalloped picket fencing around the periphery of this stately Texas home to give it an approachable feel while providing privacy for the backyard and separation from the street in the front.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Ground the look in classic accessories, like leather flats and bracelet watches, to keep your styling effortless and approachable.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 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
Mary Patton Design ran scalloped picket fencing around the periphery of this stately Texas home to give it an approachable feel while providing privacy for the backyard and separation from the street in the front.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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Business owner Chris Jamieson held a 75-vote lead over former City Council district director Alicia Ortiz in the May 2 special election to replace outgoing District 10 council member Alan Blaylock.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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Chicagoans first fell in love with the Italian comfort food in small late-night eateries that flourished thanks to the long hours, outgoing personalities and deft dough-throwing hands of their mom-and-pop owners.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Sealing gaps around windows and doors, adding insulation in accessible areas, installing a smart thermostat, or replacing worn weatherstripping can make a home more comfortable and may help reduce energy use over time.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 May 2026
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Technological advancements over recent decades have made various forms of body modification increasingly accessible — and inescapable on many social media algorithms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Far from pastiche, the result balances modern sounds with old-fashioned lyrical storytelling, creating the perfect vehicle for Starr's amiable persona.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The scenic drive begins in the town of Olancha, a starting point that will be convenient when driving from Los Angeles.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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The lobby-level Red Owl Tavern is a convenient place for a meal at any time of the day (room service is also available 24/7).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Farmer has been a great clubhouse guy, and is a wonderfully affable fellow.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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Danielson remembers Lind, an affable old mariner then in his seventies, complimenting them on their docking skills, and introducing himself as the owner of the Robert Gray, a 125-foot Army Corps of Engineers research vessel built in 1936.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Here, a gracious layout puts the two bedrooms on opposite ends of the apartment, both with room for a king, closets, and, in the case of the primary, an en suite bath.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ringo Starr is delivering a good-natured lecture on bone and joint health.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
23 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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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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Insiders described the negotiations as congenial and collaborative, as the two sides reached a deal relatively quickly.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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