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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
Right now, the Starlink Mini Kit is doing some heavy lifting with a massive $250 drop, making portable satellite internet suddenly feel a lot more approachable.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
As Hudson’s in-house stylists, O’Connell and Gropper are intent on making the brand’s expansive assortment feel approachable—leveraging video content to guide customers through it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Not only that, the flavors are approachable will will make this recipe a regular on special occasions, and on any Saturday.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The flashy 17-year-old from Southern California won an AJGA event at Bay Hill in 2006, prompting the ever-approachable Palmer to drive up in his golf cart to introduce himself.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
As Hudson’s in-house stylists, O’Connell and Gropper are intent on making the brand’s expansive assortment feel approachable—leveraging video content to guide customers through it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Not only that, the flavors are approachable will will make this recipe a regular on special occasions, and on any Saturday.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The flashy 17-year-old from Southern California won an AJGA event at Bay Hill in 2006, prompting the ever-approachable Palmer to drive up in his golf cart to introduce himself.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
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The man known for playing with his heart on his sleeve joins a defensive-minded head coach in a city known for its legendarily outgoing defensive stars.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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From videos showing concert footage of Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson to a live band playing renditions of songs by the Beastie Boys and Marvin Gaye, Friday’s meeting served as a send-off for both the arena and Visit Fort Worth’s outgoing CEO Bob Jameson.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Depending on room type, features may include mobility-accessible tubs, roll-in showers, transfer showers, and hearing-accessible enhancements such as visual alarms and notification devices for the door and telephone.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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The border area -- where militant groups, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, are also active -- is not accessible to the media and the Associated Press could not independently confirm any of the casualty reports.—
SUZAN FRASER AND MUNIR AHMED THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Jay Ryan was a funny, cranky Kramer, Will Brill a shrewd, amiable Fauci.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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Luis Sherlinee is warm and amiable as Reina’s protective brother and the brainy Cruz.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The plug-ins are convenient but do not replace cPanel's core functionality.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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They’re also equipped with the brand’s Feel Good Flex outsole, which is ultra-lightweight and bends easily for convenient packing.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Horschel consistently chatted up and down the fairways with playing partner Ryan Fox, an affable, unflappable 39-year-old New Zealander.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Guy Fieri, the affable host of multiple Food Network TV shows, will make a stop in Carlsbad on Friday to promote Santo Spirits, the tequila brand he co-owns with rock singer Sammy Hagar.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey and the girls were very gracious hosts.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Knight Acknowledged the Bond Between the Teams Even while addressing a situation that could easily breed division, Knight was gracious toward her male counterparts.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The twins credit their success to their strong support of each other, coupled with good-natured competition.—
Jason Getz,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lynch was good-natured about his exit when speaking with HELLO!—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, law enforcement’s attitude toward the media’s involvement as a whole has not been entirely congenial.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Of all the Welk stars, the harmonizing Lennon Sisters have always been among the most gracious and congenial.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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