as in incorporeal
not capable of being perceived by the sense of touch electrical energy is completely intangible

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Recent Examples of intangible In particular, Washington’s turn against prioritizing the fight against climate change — one of the signature pieces of legislation signed by Trump’s predecessor aimed to accelerate adoption of green tech — has had consequences, both tangible and intangible for the energy transition. Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Kurtzke isn’t the only one who believes in the power of intangible luxury. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 The invitation is to build structure around the intangible (dreams, intuition, compassion) and to practice discipline without losing our softness. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025 Yet, their broader value is measured in intangible qualities, often cultivated over generations: the spirit of entrepreneurship, a commitment to a long-term vision and a dedication to their communities. Wendy Stewart, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intangible
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incorporeal
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  • In fact, magical life has the potential to be even more radically incorporeal than our own.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • Indeed, in stark contrast to the incorporeal nature of a digital image, each of Winant’s photographs is, in a sense, a discrete body: a fallible material entity that boasts a hidden physical history and that will compositionally deteriorate over time.
    Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025

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“Intangible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intangible. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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