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
The gameplay will feel smooth and tactile, heightening your immersion.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
But the rounded hump and more advanced and tactile scroll wheel are worth the extra girth.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
The character of Carolyn was such a tactile person, really from all of our accounts, the city was so much her playground.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Overlooking tactile comfort for pure function can make the space less enjoyable to use over time.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
But the rounded hump and more advanced and tactile scroll wheel are worth the extra girth.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
The character of Carolyn was such a tactile person, really from all of our accounts, the city was so much her playground.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Overlooking tactile comfort for pure function can make the space less enjoyable to use over time.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tactile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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After the children were removed from her care, King was granted supervised visitation of their kids, while Edmonds received sole physical custody, according to Us Weekly, which was first to report the news.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Buoyed by rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, the film has since turned into this awards season's juggernaut, with Taylor's deeply physical, raw, and emotionally improvisational performance receiving a lion's share of the praise.—
Chase Infiniti,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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For younger readers who have grown up entirely online, physical books are a rare tangible object disconnected from screens.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Powered by a new investment package unveiled by Rio Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere at confab Rio2C in May, Rio de Janeiro’s goal to further bolster its film and TV industries has grown ever more tangible.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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