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 summer's biggest hair trends are all about embracing individuality while keeping hair effortless, touchable, and wearable in everyday life.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
The undone, tousled, and touchable look is created through mineral-rich sea salt for grit without dehydration, while microalgae doubles down on hydration to keep lengths soft.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
The all-purpose knob in my Mazda CX-5 never felt comfortable or intuitive and actually felt more distracting than if the car’s display had been touchable.
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Tc Sottek,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
Instead, the flirty Hollywood bob is layered, textured, soft, and touchable.
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Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 May 2026
Think of it as the physical embodiment of all that Danish hygge has come to imply, which is a kind of warm, convivial, touchable coziness.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
There’s lots to learn and see inside this museum and science center that offers more than 45 touchable, workable exhibits that teach kids about various natural phenomena and basic scientific principles.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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
At home, this same approach can be applied by prioritizing comfort-forward silhouettes and touchable materials.
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Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
The undone, tousled, and touchable look is created through mineral-rich sea salt for grit without dehydration, while microalgae doubles down on hydration to keep lengths soft.
—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
The all-purpose knob in my Mazda CX-5 never felt comfortable or intuitive and actually felt more distracting than if the car’s display had been touchable.
—
Tc Sottek,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
Instead, the flirty Hollywood bob is layered, textured, soft, and touchable.
—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 May 2026
Think of it as the physical embodiment of all that Danish hygge has come to imply, which is a kind of warm, convivial, touchable coziness.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
There’s lots to learn and see inside this museum and science center that offers more than 45 touchable, workable exhibits that teach kids about various natural phenomena and basic scientific principles.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touchable
Adjective
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While other employers are pulling back on junior-level hiring, real estate firms are continuing to invest in business functions that lead to tangible growth.
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The need to shift military resources away from the front to protect other areas is the most tangible way in which Ukraine’s drone campaign has changed Moscow’s military calculus, one of the biggest successes of the strategy.
Adjective
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Doulas practice across the country to assist patients before, during, and after childbirth, particularly with their emotional and physical needs.
Adjective
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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“Touchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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