How to Use to the touch in a Sentence

to the touch

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  • Each is a chewy, dark-brown puck, slightly tacky to the touch.
    — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • For one, my skin looks bouncier and feels softer to the touch after each application.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 6 July 2026
  • The fabric is textured to the touch but looks smooth and crisp, giving you a polished look with minimal effort.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • They’re made from a blend of polyester and spandex, which feels buttery-soft to the touch and provides plenty of stretch for all-day comfort.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • The gel doesn’t feel sticky to the touch, won’t leave behind residue, and can also be used to clean other surfaces with tight crevices like keyboards.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Such extreme temperatures can make surfaces like pavement and playgrounds hot to the touch.
    — Laura Horne july 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Resistant to water, fading, and the strong summer sun, the durable fabric feels soft to the touch while holding up to the elements.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 July 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
  • Despite the minimalism and lack of physical controls, the EX30 interior isn’t a bad place to be—Volvo’s interior designers tend to understand the assignment well, and the textures and materials are pleasant to the touch.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

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