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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
The journeys, known as Original Voyages, have numerous and varied shore excursions allowing travelers a chance to explore authentic Norway at a relaxed pace, with flexible itineraries and approachable pricing.
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AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Eversole also attended numerous summer camps and community programs, including like National Night Out, which reinforces the idea that law enforcement officers are approachable, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The Adelphi delivers a true five-star experience with a warm, approachable atmosphere.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This summer, in particular, Swift seems to have reverted back to classic, feminine silhouettes and approachable styling after dabbling with a bit of logo-mania during the 2024-2025 football season.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 June 2025
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AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Eversole also attended numerous summer camps and community programs, including like National Night Out, which reinforces the idea that law enforcement officers are approachable, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The Adelphi delivers a true five-star experience with a warm, approachable atmosphere.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This summer, in particular, Swift seems to have reverted back to classic, feminine silhouettes and approachable styling after dabbling with a bit of logo-mania during the 2024-2025 football season.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
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Joining in the festivities is outgoing French student Chloé (Cécile Matignon, hugely appealing), ostensibly in a relationship but flirting brazenly with Nicolau, who even after a few beers is too mournful to pick up the signals.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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All three candidates launched campaigns in April to fill the vacancy of outgoing Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI).—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
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Tuna is one of the most affordable and accessible types of seafood.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 July 2025
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This feature in Gmail will be accessible in the navigation drawer, a UI feature that is increasingly rare in Google's apps but is essential to managing inboxes and labels in Gmail.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Mike Patrick, the amiable play-by-play man who called NFL games and ACC basketball contests during his 36 years at ESPN, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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The zipper is way more convenient than a bag with only one loose latch, and the long handles always stay put on my shoulders.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The headphones provide a private and convenient way to stream audio over Bluetooth while playing guitar.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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He is known as an affable, old-school political dealmaker who has been closely aligned with former Secretary of State Jesse White’s political organization.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The affable Carroll was the polar opposite of the stern hard-driving Parcells.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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But goodness gracious, the Rockies are only (14-36) under Schaeffer after going 7-33 under Black.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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In the vicinity close to the stadium, the atmosphere grew rowdier but good-natured.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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Keen home cook Erin Patterson hosted an intimate meal in July 2023 that started with good-natured banter and earnest prayer — but ended with three guests dead.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Florian Wirtz, in particular, seemed ineffective at times without his congenial partner Musiala in the attack.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
8 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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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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