PALPABILITY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

palpability

noun

Definition of palpability

as in tangibility

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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

Similar is true of Dan Ndoye, the Swiss international, who has impressed Glasner with his pace and directness since returning from an extended break following World Cup duty.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Marius, approaching 50, is a big doctor in this provincial city, not just a surgeon but the director of the hospital, and a man who prides himself on his directness and honesty.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of directness

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Eclipses around the world Spain may have lucked out this year and next year regarding eclipse visibility, but other countries are about to get their turn, French said.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Ben Levinson cited worsened air quality and visibility due to smog.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of visibility

Noun

Every cubic inch has been capitalized on, giving the yacht a sense of openness and grandeur that belies its overall length.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
With its brutal openness, her book reminded me of perhaps the very first memoir in the modern sense, Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Confessions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 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

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
Inspired by museum collections and Art Deco design, the geometry and exactness of bold shapes in earthy tones are captivating.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025

Definition of exactness

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