as in tangible
capable of being perceived by the sense of touch
not very comfortable with abstractions, I usually relate better to touchable things
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Recent Examples of touchable
This matching set is all about the subtle details, from the touchable knit ribbing and the flowy bell sleeves to the ankle-length crop of the wide-leg pants.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The tiniest dollop applied to my wet hair from the mid-strands down gave me soft, touchable, silky, defined, and frizz-free curls.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
At home, this same approach can be applied by prioritizing comfort-forward silhouettes and touchable materials.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The latest addition to the Good Behavior cinematic universe — Good Behavior Flexible Anti Frizz Hairspray — combines the smoothing, multi-day frizz shield of the OG with the flexible, touchable hold that's nothing like the sticky, stiff hairspray of yore.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
With hydrolyzed silk and hydrolyzed keratin to strengthen and repair, the spray provides all-day hold while keeping hair touchable and soft.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
The lines are clean, the cushions are roomy, and the performance basketweave has that soft, touchable finish without stressing you out about spills.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Originating in the South Pacific, this handsome tree has soft, touchable branches.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
There is even a video someone made on TikTok about the show and the touchable component of it, which sparked great conversation online and the video has gone viral.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The tiniest dollop applied to my wet hair from the mid-strands down gave me soft, touchable, silky, defined, and frizz-free curls.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
At home, this same approach can be applied by prioritizing comfort-forward silhouettes and touchable materials.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The latest addition to the Good Behavior cinematic universe — Good Behavior Flexible Anti Frizz Hairspray — combines the smoothing, multi-day frizz shield of the OG with the flexible, touchable hold that's nothing like the sticky, stiff hairspray of yore.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
With hydrolyzed silk and hydrolyzed keratin to strengthen and repair, the spray provides all-day hold while keeping hair touchable and soft.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
The lines are clean, the cushions are roomy, and the performance basketweave has that soft, touchable finish without stressing you out about spills.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Originating in the South Pacific, this handsome tree has soft, touchable branches.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
There is even a video someone made on TikTok about the show and the touchable component of it, which sparked great conversation online and the video has gone viral.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touchable
Adjective
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That creates space for leaders from different ends of the political spectrum to work on tangible projects together when the shared goal is lowering costs.—
Scott Levenson,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Historic sites provide a real, tangible connection to a sense of the authentic.—
Michael Plummer,
Des Moines Register,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Due to its technical depth and flexibility across reactor types, the system captures physical changes such as density shifts, material aging, dimensional changes, and isotopic or chemical variations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Quality sleep is essential to physical health, mental clarity, and daily performance—yet the mattress, the foundation of good sleep, is often overlooked.—
Ethan M. Stone,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That’s in large part due to the Eagles’ noticeable step backward following their Super Bowl-winning season in 2024.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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While London retains its energy, there is a noticeable shift in focus toward craft, quality, and, ultimately, wearability.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Touchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchable. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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