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 concussive sound of the first shovelful of dirt on the pine coffin, like the rending of the garment, shockingly tactile.
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David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
The fragility of newsprint appeals to me as a tactile substance.
—Renée Reizman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
To return to their focus on (relatively) tactile action, clear emotional stakes, and — eventually — the kind of reluctant team-building that forges strength out of the same differences that threaten to tear our world apart.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Layering different textures — like a soft duvet, cozy blankets and plush pillows — can enhance the tactile experience of your bedscape.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
The fragility of newsprint appeals to me as a tactile substance.
—Renée Reizman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
To return to their focus on (relatively) tactile action, clear emotional stakes, and — eventually — the kind of reluctant team-building that forges strength out of the same differences that threaten to tear our world apart.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Layering different textures — like a soft duvet, cozy blankets and plush pillows — can enhance the tactile experience of your bedscape.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tactile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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In this new role, Lindsey will lead the strategic design and development of exhibits and physical experiences at the Amazeum and with partner institutions across the region.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Two runs in the sixth came courtesy of a mental error and a physical error by the Rockies.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Under her direction, Shoma Group has consistently turned bold ideas into tangible results, including the recent sale of Shoma Village in Hialeah for nearly $100 million.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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By 2024, a sobering reality had set in: Many organizations struggled to translate AI's potential into tangible results.—
Todd James,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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