as in physical
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relating to the sense of touch
The thick brushstrokes give the painting a tactile quality. visual and tactile experiences
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Recent Examples of tactile
Some people experience tactile allodynia, which happens when the central nervous system becomes extra sensitive to things that touch your skin.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s no overemphasizing how much color is packed into each frame, nor the production team’s palpable commitment to such tactile effects work.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
Skillful use of montage gives the film a tactile quality as the ensemble explores the city.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Akira luxuriates in the scene’s nauseating sounds, and the visual transformation is almost tactile.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s no overemphasizing how much color is packed into each frame, nor the production team’s palpable commitment to such tactile effects work.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
Skillful use of montage gives the film a tactile quality as the ensemble explores the city.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Akira luxuriates in the scene’s nauseating sounds, and the visual transformation is almost tactile.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Republicans must credibly promise to rein in irresponsible spending and smartly cut waste so that Americans see tangible relief.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since its debut, the initiative has been quietly but determinedly building physical bases in Lagos and Kenya, creating tangible spaces where female artists, producers, and engineers can access resources that Tems herself had to fight to find.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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