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
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.
—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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touchable
Adjective
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Our relationship will be defined by trust, cooperation, and the pursuit of tangible benefits for Colombia and its citizens.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Organizations must move from passive observation to active strategy, designing structures that translate AI learning into tangible career growth.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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At the time, detectives collected and preserved physical evidence but were unable to narrow down a suspect.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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As for agentic commerce, in Jain’s framing, only Google, Anthropic, and Bilt have the breadth of demand-side merchant integrations to power AI commerce in the physical world.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Another noticeable increase is related to cleaning/damage deposits for swim meets at the aquatics center, which are increasing from $200 to $300 each.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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If your flimsy flip-flops leave your feet aching by noon, these Vionic flats are a noticeable upgrade.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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“Touchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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