tangibility

noun

Definition of tangibilitynext
as in directness

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Recent Examples of tangibility So, whether you're drawn to the accessibility of a gold ETF, the tangibility of coins or bars or the tax advantages of a gold IRA, the current dip may offer a more favorable entry point than the market provided just weeks ago. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026 Ritrovata is to be reminded afresh of the tangibility of film, not to mention its fallibility. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 Netflix provides the reach and credibility; her products provide the tangibility. — Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangibility
  1. directness
  2. visibility
  3. straightforwardness
  4. readability
  5. exactness
  6. openness
  7. forthrightness
  8. lucidity
Noun
  • Palace missed Sarr’s directness, with summer signing Dwight McNeil, Eddie Nketiah and Mateta not showing a full understanding.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Marius, approaching 50, is a big doctor in this provincial city, not just a surgeon but the director of the hospital, and a man who prides himself on his directness and honesty.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of directness
Noun
  • Officers followed the sounds of the gunfire to another floor, where a smoky haze limited their visibility.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Overall, her exhibition concepts were a big part of strengthening the company’s international ties and expanding its visibility across major logistics and transportation forums.
    — Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of visibility
Noun
  • But the Windows handheld software experience on the Claw is just awful compared to the straightforwardness of SteamOS on the Steam Deck.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 23 June 2026
  • On Monday morning, Starmer, whose resignation has appeared inevitable for some time, delivered the news with his customary straightforwardness.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of straightforwardness
Noun
  • One thing that sleek design fell short on was display readability which was challenging in bright situations.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • At Google, code approval was gated on readability, because code is how knowledge moves between engineers.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of readability
Noun
  • Delicate roe needs exactness and freshness, while richer or more assertive caviar can handle oak influence, salinity, or light smoke.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Inspired by museum collections and Art Deco design, the geometry and exactness of bold shapes in earthy tones are captivating.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of exactness
Noun
  • Harald said in an interview at the time that Europe's royal families should not be ‌tempted to reverse ⁠moves towards openness and retreat to their palace towers.
    — Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Wolff extended his contract with Austin this winter but expressed an openness to a new challenge, sources said.
    — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of openness
Noun
  • Alvarado has had to address that in the wake of the film’s release, and perhaps that forthrightness has aided the box office.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • Your forthrightness will set the tone for future dates.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Definition of forthrightness
Noun
  • Netizens were quick to joke about out the unusual outage affecting almost every major AI chatbot service, describing a momentary glimpse of lucidity for a society obsessed with a tech that’s deteriorating our cognitive abilities.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • To catch them in a moment of lucidity and bring them to the free clinic already felt like a lucky break.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
Definition of lucidity

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“Tangibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangibility. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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