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 other impending problem Carrie and Aidan are facing is much more … tactile.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Refreshable tactile text and sunglasses that connect you to sighted guides are particularly promising for the blind community.
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The pouf's exterior is created by hand-braiding jute fibers, giving it a rich and tactile surface with an organic, natural look.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
There’s a tactile experience to be had at every turn: Some rooms have bathtubs hewn from whole tree trunks, while the whimsical Do Not Disturb signs are made from rock and string.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Refreshable tactile text and sunglasses that connect you to sighted guides are particularly promising for the blind community.
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The pouf's exterior is created by hand-braiding jute fibers, giving it a rich and tactile surface with an organic, natural look.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
There’s a tactile experience to be had at every turn: Some rooms have bathtubs hewn from whole tree trunks, while the whimsical Do Not Disturb signs are made from rock and string.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tactile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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Draper repositioned from defining her thesis as childcare to the future of family, which includes the physical health and financial health of families, among other applications.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Managers can also address employees’ physical needs during change implementation.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Crafting: Explore knitting, woodworking, jewelry making or home décor projects that produce tangible, valuable results.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Rutte’s approach also seems to be yielding tangible results.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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