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
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.
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
For coarser curls, may want heavier gel This lightweight gel defines curls without stiffness, keeping them touchable and bouncy while reducing frizz.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Once your strands soak it all up, you’re left with a touchable texture that holds its shape while staying soft.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Tuck the braids under the remaining length and secure with pins, then seal your style with a shine-boosting hairspray like Bumble and Bumble’s Spray de Mode for soft, touchable texture.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
For coarser curls, may want heavier gel This lightweight gel defines curls without stiffness, keeping them touchable and bouncy while reducing frizz.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Once your strands soak it all up, you’re left with a touchable texture that holds its shape while staying soft.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Tuck the braids under the remaining length and secure with pins, then seal your style with a shine-boosting hairspray like Bumble and Bumble’s Spray de Mode for soft, touchable texture.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touchable
Adjective
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Republicans must credibly promise to rein in irresponsible spending and smartly cut waste so that Americans see tangible relief.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since its debut, the initiative has been quietly but determinedly building physical bases in Lagos and Kenya, creating tangible spaces where female artists, producers, and engineers can access resources that Tems herself had to fight to find.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, the depth of the pile doesn’t rebound if furniture is moved, which can be noticeable for a period of time.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just as Mamdani aims to improve the lives of young people more broadly, those working under him could see a noticeable shift in how the workplace is run.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Touchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchable. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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