as in tangible
capable of being perceived by the sense of touch
not very comfortable with abstractions, I usually relate better to touchable things
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of touchable
The modern version should feel touchable rather than overly styled.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 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
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 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
-
But that buy-in has to actually be fortified by something tangible.
-
The Bruins’ fire sale in March of 2025 has already paid tangible dividends.
Adjective
-
Balogun crashed into Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemović, landing his foot on top of Muharemović’s during the physical match.
-
Hawaiian Tropic’s zinc oxide formula, a physical UV blocker, brushes on with a matte, translucent finish and leaves no white cast on most skin tones.
Adjective
-
North America was the main surprise, while Africa also contributed a noticeable share of the increase from a much smaller base.
-
Frustingly for Croatia, Matanović’s tiny touch was barely noticeable with the naked eye.
Cite this Entry
“Touchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
