INTANGIBLE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

intangible

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈtan-jə-bəl

Definition of intangible next

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 Poland has already had its tradition of Corpus Domini flower carpets recognized by UNESCO, and Spain’s Galicia region is trying to have its tradition listed along with other countries as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. —

Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026 However, when transparency and external scrutiny are limited — and consequences are largely intangible — preventable injuries risk becoming normalized rather than examined. —

Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026 Singapore’s hawker culture is even recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. —

Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 As Rauh points out, the measure includes a constitutional authorization to lift California’s cap on taxation of intangible personal property. —

Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intangible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intangible

incorporeal

Adjective

Followers of the Abrahamic religions are supposed to treat God as immaterial and incorporeal, yet these early Yahweh worshippers imagined him as fully embodied.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026
Positioned as a large-scale genre event, the series updates the legendary SFX property with a contemporary political and social edge, with Shun Oguri leading the cast as a detective hunting a seemingly incorporeal killer.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026