to the touch
idiom
—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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Plus, the feel of the porcelain is unpleasant—oftentimes cold—to the touch.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The plush fabric is warm and super soft to the touch, but still lightweight and breathable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The exterior surface may also begin to heat up to worrying temperatures that will burn to the touch.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
The care-bot’s exterior is also softer to the touch than the humanoids designed for industrial tasks, with upholstery and foam padding.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The plush fabric is warm and super soft to the touch, but still lightweight and breathable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The exterior surface may also begin to heat up to worrying temperatures that will burn to the touch.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
The care-bot’s exterior is also softer to the touch than the humanoids designed for industrial tasks, with upholstery and foam padding.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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