to the touch
phrase
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
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Each is a chewy, dark-brown puck, slightly tacky to the touch.
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Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The cover is made from a 3-D mesh fabric that encourages airflow and ventilation while feeling cool to the touch.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The best part, however, is the ultra-soft Nulu fabric that’s smooth to the touch and ultra lightweight, feeling featherlight on your body and in your carry.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
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Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The cover is made from a 3-D mesh fabric that encourages airflow and ventilation while feeling cool to the touch.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The best part, however, is the ultra-soft Nulu fabric that’s smooth to the touch and ultra lightweight, feeling featherlight on your body and in your carry.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for to the touch
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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