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palpability

noun

Definition of palpabilitynext
as in tangibility

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  1. tangibility
  2. directness
  3. visibility
  4. openness
  5. straightforwardness
  6. exactness
  7. readability
Noun
  • So, whether you're drawn to the accessibility of a gold ETF, the tangibility of coins or bars or the tax advantages of a gold IRA, the current dip may offer a more favorable entry point than the market provided just weeks ago.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Ritrovata is to be reminded afresh of the tangibility of film, not to mention its fallibility.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Definition of tangibility
Noun
  • Rather than writing traditional Broadway show tunes, Sheik and Sater created a rock score that drew on the emotional directness of alternative music.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Palace missed Sarr’s directness, with summer signing Dwight McNeil, Eddie Nketiah and Mateta not showing a full understanding.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of directness
Noun
  • The company says this could improve system visibility while reducing downtime, warranty exposure, and costs associated with maintenance and battery augmentation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This includes conducting a GEO (generative engine optimization)/AEO (answer engine optimization) diagnostic visibility audit.
    — Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of visibility
Noun
  • Al Marri suggested in her announcement that the new festival will not be in exactly the same vein as the original, which was known for its glitzy red carpets, industry events, and openness to films pushing the social and political envelope.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Rubin is probably close enough to Carter to yield an interview with some openness, but too close to Carter to yield an interview that’s definitive — a limitation matched by or echoed in the limitations of the sparse visuals.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of openness
Noun
  • But the Windows handheld software experience on the Claw is just awful compared to the straightforwardness of SteamOS on the Steam Deck.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 23 June 2026
  • On Monday morning, Starmer, whose resignation has appeared inevitable for some time, delivered the news with his customary straightforwardness.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of straightforwardness
Noun
  • Each word or phrase chosen requires a departure from the original, and attempts at literal exactness generate stiff language.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Delicate roe needs exactness and freshness, while richer or more assertive caviar can handle oak influence, salinity, or light smoke.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of exactness
Noun
  • One thing that sleek design fell short on was display readability which was challenging in bright situations.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • At Google, code approval was gated on readability, because code is how knowledge moves between engineers.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of readability
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“Palpability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpability. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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