: something intangible: such as
a
: an asset (such as goodwill) that is not corporeal
b
: an abstract quality or attribute
Examples of intangible in a Sentence
Adjective
Leadership is an intangible asset to a company.
electrical energy is completely intangible
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Adjective
The movie thrums with life, and everybody in it has one — and the fact that they are all connected in intangible ways is both beautiful and terrifying.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, what the venue offers visitors is something intangible.
—Lauren Gallow, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Ultimately, Wagner’s intangibles outweighed finding a younger replacement.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Here are three takeaways from the Royals-O’s series: Kris Bubic stars in starter’s role
The Royals always knew Bubic had the intangibles to become a big-league starting pitcher.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Intangible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intangible. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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intangible
1 of 2 adjective
in·tan·gi·ble
in-ˈtan-jə-bəl 
: incapable of being touched : having no physical existence : not tangible or corporeal
intangible
2 of 2 noun
: something intangible
specifically
: an asset (as goodwill or a patent right) that is not corporeal
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