tactile

adjective

Definition of tactilenext
as in physical
formal 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 How much more tactile are these sentences than any of Cusk’s writing about M, much less about I! — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Japan’s hope is to master the nonlanguage aspects of AI, using it to improve the tactile and spatial capabilities of physical machines. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 More Deals on Gaming Mice For silent navigation, the Logitech Silent Wireless Mouse reduces click sounds by over 90% without sacrificing tactile feel. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 Squishies are essentially next-generation stress balls, marketed as a tactile tool to boost concentration and relieve stress. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tactile
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  1. physical
  2. tangible
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  • But if physical and digital watermarks were meant to verify authenticity, AI watermarks serve more to signal inauthenticity.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, focus on physical barriers and habitat modification.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of physical
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  • By contrast, former Heat G League and summer standout Alondes Williams continues to push for something tangible in the NBA, at 27 accepting a Wizards Exhibit 10 camp invitation.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The analysts expect the stock will be a strong performer in the second half of the year from accretion of the Discover deal and strong buybacks, which will support improvement in return on tangible equity (ROTE).
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
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