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 tactile pleasure of these details anchors the fantasy in material beauty.
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Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
For all the mesmerizing technical wizardry on display, there’s something distinctly tactile about the look of the video, especially as the tension in the visuals builds alongside the music.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Onboard CPUs and GPUs, reinforcement learning (RL), physics engines, proprioception, computer vision with real-time object recognition, SLAM navigation, IMUs with gyros and accelerometers, tactile sensors, microcontrollers, servos, and batteries good for hours of runtime – the list goes on.
—Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 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
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Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
For all the mesmerizing technical wizardry on display, there’s something distinctly tactile about the look of the video, especially as the tension in the visuals builds alongside the music.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Onboard CPUs and GPUs, reinforcement learning (RL), physics engines, proprioception, computer vision with real-time object recognition, SLAM navigation, IMUs with gyros and accelerometers, tactile sensors, microcontrollers, servos, and batteries good for hours of runtime – the list goes on.
—Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 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
See All Example Sentences for tactile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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Farrell was a heavy favorite due to his complete physical transformation in The Penguin, becoming barely recognizable to play villainous Oswald.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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With a mix of humor and introspection, Turturro’s speech reflected on his experiences taking care of his late brother with mental challenges and physical illness.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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Preservation is a core part of its mission to offer what White called a tangible connection to history through immersive experiences.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sephora’s Rouge tier consistently delivers early access to sales and exclusive events, reinforcing status in tangible ways.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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