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

These poems are made with some of the simplicity and directness of a song.

— Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
In their directness and simplicity, Laffont’s photos evoke the style-forward photographs that Malick Sidibé was taking in Mali at that same time.

— Lucy Sante, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of directness

Noun

The seven-year framework gives Boeing greater visibility into future demand.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
Her movie was launching her into a new sphere of opportunity — and visibility — in Hollywood, and there, a few inches away, was arguably the most famous filmmaker in the world.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of visibility

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Reciprocal leadership requires openness in both directions while recognizing the responsibility that comes with the role.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
That’s a 20% increase on the year prior, with the church also saying 42% of the adults seeking baptism are aged 18-25, a reflection of a trend showing Gen Z’s openness to religious faith.

— Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of openness

Noun

Their impressiveness came from their straightforwardness, their precision and generosity of flavor, without needless curlicues or misguided deconstruction.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
What is genuinely remarkable, though, is that this meteoric machine drives with the straightforwardness of a Toyota Camry.

— Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of straightforwardness

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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

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This is not about manipulating AI systems, nor should communications teams sacrifice originality in pursuit of machine readability.

— Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
An Advanced Grammar Checker cleans up grammar, clarity, and readability in the same workspace, turning a rough first pass into publication-ready copy without bouncing between separate apps.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of readability

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