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 control layout on top of the speaker is both simple and tactile.
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PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Its textures feel tactile and studied, the action of the film is animated crisply and deliberately, and the overall effect of watching the film is uncanny verisimilitude.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Made with zero fossil carbon content and completely biodegradable, the plug-and-play material features luxury tactile properties matching premium leather with programmable texture, finish and form capabilities.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Layer in texture Fall is all about tactile comfort.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Its textures feel tactile and studied, the action of the film is animated crisply and deliberately, and the overall effect of watching the film is uncanny verisimilitude.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Made with zero fossil carbon content and completely biodegradable, the plug-and-play material features luxury tactile properties matching premium leather with programmable texture, finish and form capabilities.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Layer in texture Fall is all about tactile comfort.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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Green Hill plans to help restart Smith Springs financially, provide manpower for physical work and could potentially have some of its congregants move to Smith Springs Baptist, officials said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Harbaugh wants to be a physical team.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One tangible reason for Knicks fans to be hopeful is the fact that new coach Mike Brown will almost certainly use his bench a lot more than his predecessor, Tom Thibodeau, did.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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After nearly three years in office, this strategy Hobbs chose has yielded few tangible, undisputed results beyond the existence of a heat preparedness plan.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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