1
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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2
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
The intimidating-looking punk rocker covered in tattoos is a lot more approachable when eating pancakes with his partner at the buffet.
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Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
But there’s also the fact that a much older Peter, who is believed to be easy-going and approachable despite his notable wealth, had his sights set on Simone as his new love to begin with.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2025
Jan’s was founded in Huntington Beach in 1972 with a mission for better eating, making healthy food accessible and approachable for people.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
There really weren’t any players this season who weren’t approachable.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
But there’s also the fact that a much older Peter, who is believed to be easy-going and approachable despite his notable wealth, had his sights set on Simone as his new love to begin with.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2025
Jan’s was founded in Huntington Beach in 1972 with a mission for better eating, making healthy food accessible and approachable for people.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
There really weren’t any players this season who weren’t approachable.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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Respondents to Mitchell’s poll heavily favored former Vice President Kamala Harris (44%) and former Rep. Katie Porter (28%) to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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On Tuesday, outgoing acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin stated that the office would investigate Biden’s last-minute pardons.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Ensure that your hiring, development, and retention practices are equitably accessible and supportive of all talent pools.—
Sander van ‘t Noordende,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Some locations had been used in the first season, but others were newly accessible.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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After years of a legal battle where both sides won key judgments, officials chalked up the apparently amiable end to new personalities at the top of each agency.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The performances were too amiable and not particularly satirical (much like the real-life Harris’s own appearance on the show).—
Dave Itzkoff,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The script is lean enough that there really isn’t room for narrative flubs besides one breakdown that’s a bit too convenient.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Ease and accessibility are also inhibitors for many, with 71 percent of survey-takers saying shopping based on values is sometimes or usually less convenient.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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Being that Hot Ones is designed to celebrate, not interrogate, political guests would put Evans in a position antithetical to his preference for affable invisibility.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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Editors Note: The death of affable Cheers stalwart George Wendt on Tuesday at age 76 sounded a somber note heading into the holiday weekend.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Everyone on set was so gracious and created such a safe space.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
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Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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That living arrangement produces some friction and good-natured barbs, but Sybil, as played by Lavin, always leads with love and a generous spirit.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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After some good-natured interaction with the enthusiastic crowd, Cena eventually donned the mask.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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The boat staff is congenial and knowledgeable, so don’t hesitate to ask it about island history or to take a picture of you and your crew lounging on the deck.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Wendt starred as Norm on every episode of the show’s 11 seasons; Norm is a barfly of the highest manner, both congenial and running up an extremely high tab.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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