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
This choice, along with the decision to film on real locations, enhances the magical quality and tactile charm of the film, reminiscent of '80s classics like The Labyrinth or Willow.
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
By customizing settings, users can remap keys for a more ergonomic layout or by swapping switches for ones with different trigger forces and tactile behavior.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In general, Aydemir said Naveena is seeing demand for tactile comfort with visual authenticity and natural fiber stories.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
Interiors blend tactile minimalism with local artistry: Rooms have custom sconces by Panos Profitis, plus textiles by Greek-Egyptian designer Salma Barakat.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
By customizing settings, users can remap keys for a more ergonomic layout or by swapping switches for ones with different trigger forces and tactile behavior.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In general, Aydemir said Naveena is seeing demand for tactile comfort with visual authenticity and natural fiber stories.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
Interiors blend tactile minimalism with local artistry: Rooms have custom sconces by Panos Profitis, plus textiles by Greek-Egyptian designer Salma Barakat.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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Not having a big, physical presence down low, as well as someone who can block shots, rebound, run the floor, and be a constant lob threat, is a problem when Dončić is on the floor.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Studios plans to continue releasing Hong Kong Cinema Classics in both digital and physical formats beyond these initial offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Yet in our increasingly digital world, the tangible nature of oracle and tarot decks offers a rare form of material connection—something to hold, shuffle, and physically engage with outside the digital realm.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Questions were raised over Putin’s motives in calling the brief halt to hostilities, which came just after the Trump administration threatened to abandon peace efforts without tangible signs of progress.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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