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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intangible
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
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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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