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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Adjective
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Questions were raised over Putin’s motives in calling the brief halt to hostilities, which came just after the Trump administration threatened to abandon peace efforts without tangible signs of progress.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Yet in our increasingly digital world, the tangible nature of oracle and tarot decks offers a rare form of material connection—something to hold, shuffle, and physically engage with outside the digital realm.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Addressing both the mental and physical parts of grief is critical for healing.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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The 4-1 demolition of Manchester United showed Newcastle at their aggressive, physical and breathless best.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Touchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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