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 is a tangible piece of culture that Close and the coaching staff can always savor.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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For America, the war effort will incur different costs—ones that are less tangible and less immediate.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Endowed not only with a privileged birthright but—unlike the actual princes over in England, who had weak chins and went bald young—the physical stature to match?—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nigel Hughes, who tracks housing markets across the country, says there has already been a noticeable shift.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But political observers say many Georgia taxpayers could see a noticeable reduction in taxes in the years ahead.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Touchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchable. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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