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
Interiors replete with natural fibers, from woolen carpets to possum skin cushions, are tactile and welcoming.
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Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
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Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Occupants get a balanced blend of touchscreen tech and analog functionality, along with a formidable degree of tactile style and ergonomic insight.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
For the viewer, the satisfaction comes through vicarious tactile sensation—witnessing how the thatch gets smacked in by a flat, hammerlike device, or the way a tile slots perfectly into a shelf niche.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Occupants get a balanced blend of touchscreen tech and analog functionality, along with a formidable degree of tactile style and ergonomic insight.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
For the viewer, the satisfaction comes through vicarious tactile sensation—witnessing how the thatch gets smacked in by a flat, hammerlike device, or the way a tile slots perfectly into a shelf niche.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tactile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Doulas practice across the country to assist patients before, during, and after childbirth, particularly with their emotional and physical needs.
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While other employers are pulling back on junior-level hiring, real estate firms are continuing to invest in business functions that lead to tangible growth.
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The need to shift military resources away from the front to protect other areas is the most tangible way in which Ukraine’s drone campaign has changed Moscow’s military calculus, one of the biggest successes of the strategy.
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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