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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
Goodman, with her friendly, approachable writing style, demystified what had previously been a wonky, mathematical discipline, allowing even casual readers to feel a newfound connection with the tides of the universe.
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
It’s aged about a year in oak, giving it a generous yet approachable character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
One of three main communities on Geneva Lake, this posh yet approachable resort town is famous for its Gilded Age estates built by notable Chicago families.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
By combining literacy with something welcoming and familiar like food, Cruz hopes to make the ticklish topic more approachable.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
It’s aged about a year in oak, giving it a generous yet approachable character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
One of three main communities on Geneva Lake, this posh yet approachable resort town is famous for its Gilded Age estates built by notable Chicago families.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
By combining literacy with something welcoming and familiar like food, Cruz hopes to make the ticklish topic more approachable.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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The combination of longevity, outgoing personality and historic performances made Ochoa one of the most recognizable Mexican soccer players of the last two decades.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Markus is slightly more outgoing of the two and is the pass-first centre.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Accessibility The property is fully ADA-compliant, with accessible rooms and routes across the property, including to all restaurants, meeting spaces, the spa, fitness center, and business center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The reason is that investors don’t seem to like the idea of fractional share ownership, so reducing the share price makes the stock feel more accessible.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Further, Lewis was fun to be around, amiable and thoughtful, maybe candid to a fault.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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At one extreme are folks who see AI as a way to make life more efficient and convenient.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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With the team was Emad Shargi, an affable, handsome Iranian American businessman.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Rick’s bandmates, all around the same age, vary from affable to irascible; the sweetest of them is McDonald’s Sandy, who lives with his mum and seems to look up to Rick as a guy who’s surely got it together.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Ask the gracious waitstaff for their recommendation—they’ll never steer you wrong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sanremo news The Royal Hotel Sanremo, a gracious five-star Belle Epoque landmark, is one of the Riviera’s best-value luxury offerings.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The approach seemed to go over well with the DNC committee members, especially a good-natured jab at Iowa and Michigan about being able to handle winter weather.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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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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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 8 Jun. 2026.
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