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 creates a subtle warmth and tactile softness, making the chair ideal for daily use in living rooms, home offices, or family common areas.
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William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Green uses historical photographic methods—albumen and lumen printing—to produce soft, tactile images.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The tactile elements—dice, pieces, boards—make the experience richer and more social.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Green uses historical photographic methods—albumen and lumen printing—to produce soft, tactile images.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The tactile elements—dice, pieces, boards—make the experience richer and more social.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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Is basketball good for your physical health?—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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In this case, the donation is a physical piece of equipment, and the money can’t be diverted to something else, Obayashi said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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