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
As additive manufacturing technology becomes more widespread, the researchers believe customizable tactile interfaces may soon become standard across consumer products, healthcare devices, and robotics, paving the way for the next generation of smart, responsive systems.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Modern wallcoverings have fantastic tactile qualities.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Every decision—from fishing and farming to preparing for storms—is guided by a tactile understanding of the weather.
—Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2025
The scroll wheel is tactile and responsive, and the mouse includes a tilt function for left and right scrolling.
—Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Modern wallcoverings have fantastic tactile qualities.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Every decision—from fishing and farming to preparing for storms—is guided by a tactile understanding of the weather.
—Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2025
The scroll wheel is tactile and responsive, and the mouse includes a tilt function for left and right scrolling.
—Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tactile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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The iPhone 17 is set to be the fourth gen of Apple smartphones without a physical SIM card slot in the US.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even today, thousands of its physical records are stored in former limestone mines in Missouri and Pennsylvania.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This new direction appears to be driven by a focus on non-interventionism overseas, unless deemed necessary to protect immediate and tangible American interests, and a skepticism of efforts to promote political change in other states.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Today, digital interactions rule, but Jacobs’ company is betting on a tangible item that people can hold, share and collect.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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