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
Alcantara is pleasantly tactile and addictive to the touch, instantly bringing me back to the Surface Laptop 3’s Alcantara palm rest, which has stuck with me for years.
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Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
They’re designed for people who want creative time without a rigid curriculum, or who want to try something tactile like clay alongside other practices.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
NeeDohs are squishy stress toys made by toy company Schylling that come in a range of shapes, colors and textures designed to be squeezed, pulled and pressed for tactile relief.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
For adults juggling deadlines, parenting and the general noise of modern life, that small moment of tactile focus may be exactly what the workday needs.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
They’re designed for people who want creative time without a rigid curriculum, or who want to try something tactile like clay alongside other practices.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
NeeDohs are squishy stress toys made by toy company Schylling that come in a range of shapes, colors and textures designed to be squeezed, pulled and pressed for tactile relief.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
For adults juggling deadlines, parenting and the general noise of modern life, that small moment of tactile focus may be exactly what the workday needs.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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And with more than 20 miles of trails on the property to explore, the natural surroundings here cannot help but enhance members’ mental and physical well-being.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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But this hand-wringing has led to little tangible reform.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Hand Me Downs is a series, with a new essay appearing each day through Mother’s Day, celebrating the gifts—tangible and intangible—that our mothers give us.—
Lucie Franc de Ferriere,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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