touchable

adjective

Definition of touchablenext
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 The new direction is refined but touchable, with thoughtful shape, movement and structure. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Film-forming polymers protect hair by providing an even thermal barrier, and sunflower seed oil glycerides keep hair silky, conditioned, and touchable—not lacquered into submission. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026 Those exhibits combine touchable artifacts and AI technology to catapult visitors right into Roosevelt’s world. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Use a root volume product, such as Living Proof Full Root Lifting Spray, before blow-drying hair to get touchable volume. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 The modern version should feel touchable rather than overly styled. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 June 2026 The undone, tousled, and touchable look is created through mineral-rich sea salt for grit without dehydration, while microalgae doubles down on hydration to keep lengths soft. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 June 2026 The all-purpose knob in my Mazda CX-5 never felt comfortable or intuitive and actually felt more distracting than if the car’s display had been touchable. — Tc Sottek, The Verge, 27 May 2026 Instead, the flirty Hollywood bob is layered, textured, soft, and touchable. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touchable
  1. tangible
  2. physical
  3. noticeable
Adjective
  • This was the first opportunity, Ubovic said, to do something tangible, instead of just complaining.
    — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Harry lives by a code, stealing and dealing only tangible things — cash, phones, jewelry.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tangible
Adjective
  • Habits are usually paired with physical or emotional cues, and disrupting those cues can disrupt the habit.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There was also a physical dispute between Parillo and Amy Helm after her removal, during which police were called to LHS in Woodstock.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • Our final list is made up of the best six neck creams for older women that firmed skin and made things like tech neck, sagging, and crepey texture look a lot less noticeable and smoother.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Aldi’s Benton’s Original Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies have become a frequent Oreo comparison, and a Simply Recipes blind taste test found noticeable differences between the two, with the reviewer ultimately preferring Oreos.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticeable

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“Touchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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