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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
There is an opportunity to design products and create systems that make end-of-life solutions approachable and accessible for consumers.
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Other fields seemed more approachable.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
The aisles also now feature trusted sewing names, including Gütermann threads, Singer and Brother machines, Fiskars scissors, and over 50 new beginner-friendly kits designed to make sewing approachable for everyone.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Colicchio’s team is crafting a menu designed to be approachable enough to eat multiple times a week, but still memorable.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for approachable
Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Other fields seemed more approachable.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
The aisles also now feature trusted sewing names, including Gütermann threads, Singer and Brother machines, Fiskars scissors, and over 50 new beginner-friendly kits designed to make sewing approachable for everyone.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Colicchio’s team is crafting a menu designed to be approachable enough to eat multiple times a week, but still memorable.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for approachable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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Some of the ‘headroom’ generated by Isak’s sale was already used up in advance on Woltemade and Wissa, though the way incoming and outgoing transfers are booked in the accounts means there is still lots of room for manoeuvre.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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As the fest kicked off, The Hollywood Reporter caught up with outgoing director José Luis Rebordinos, who went into more depth about the decision to honor Lawrence.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the model preferred by YouTube, even streaming exclusives (like Premier League soccer on Peacock, for example) would be accessible directly via YouTube TV as opposed to having to leave the app.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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What’s desperately needed, Sisti said, are comprehensive investments in mental health — Housing First programs, funding to build up a mental health care workforce, and an easily accessible and coordinated system of voluntary treatment that prevents people from deteriorating on the streets.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Coyle, an amiable sort, has fit right in with the Blue Jackets.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Conway, an amiable Australian, ushered me into a reception area and asked me to sign a form agreeing not to take pictures.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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In addition to being on-trend and dressing up my travel outfits, these loafers also packable and can be condensed to flat, which is convenient for other carry-on travelers like myself.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Note that rates at these relatively simple hotels tend to skyrocket on game weekends due to the convenient location.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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During the team’s media day on Monday, Yang spoke some English but in mid-sentence would revert back to Chinese, producing a mix of English and Chinese that leaves the affable 7-footer chuckling at himself.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Luis Jauregui, a professor at UC Irvine, is an expert in quantum physics who is smart enough to describe his work in terms that are foreign to a non-scientist, yet affable enough to explain it anyway, without making any non-scientist feel dumb.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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Though McCartney was seemingly gracious in his attendance, comparisons between Oasis and The Beatles have been rife over the years, some of which were even spearheaded by members of Oasis themselves.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Legette, who is almost always good-natured, seemed irked by some of the questions during his media availability Wednesday.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Aside from the amphitheater’s good-natured janitor Beppo (Kim Bodnia), Momo’s most meaningful relationship is her friendship with Gino (Araloyin Oshunremi), a teenager working multiple jobs to help his mother Liliana (Jennifer Amaka Pettersson) support his siblings.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The atmosphere is congenial, with Ferraro often walking among the tables to provide personal interaction and service.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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In more congenial times, state appropriations chairs hash out details of the budget along with the leaders of the four legislative caucuses.—
Isabella Volmert,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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