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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
It is designed to draw the audience in, reduce any sense of distance, and make the artists feel as approachable as possible.
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Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
The casual touch makes the whole experience feel both approachable and polished.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
For casual walkers, Vis, Cinque Terre and the Wachau Valley are the most approachable.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Article has an approachable selection of lighting that feels sophisticated on a budget.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
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Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
The casual touch makes the whole experience feel both approachable and polished.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
For casual walkers, Vis, Cinque Terre and the Wachau Valley are the most approachable.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Article has an approachable selection of lighting that feels sophisticated on a budget.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for approachable
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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Full-price items meet their most gracious price point for attainable at-home renos, and the sitewide sale prices finally make wedding registry shopping more affordable.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Sit for a spell on the gracious front porch or have a meal in the elegant onsite eatery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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During the roast, Falk as Columbo kept his jabs good-natured and focused on trying to get Sinatra to give his wife an autograph.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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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
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 18 May. 2026.
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