as in physical
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relating to the sense of touch
The thick brushstrokes give the painting a tactile quality. visual and tactile experiences
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Recent Examples of tactile
The Kindle Scribe is the ultimate compromise for the reader who wants to go digital without sacrificing that tactile writing soul.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The effect is intimate rather than polished, tactile rather than glossy—a fashion book that feels, refreshingly, like something made by hand.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
To boot, using a chair can provide tactile feedback that boosts overall core activation.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
Here, sustainability is tactile.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The effect is intimate rather than polished, tactile rather than glossy—a fashion book that feels, refreshingly, like something made by hand.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
To boot, using a chair can provide tactile feedback that boosts overall core activation.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
Here, sustainability is tactile.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tactile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Endowed not only with a privileged birthright but—unlike the actual princes over in England, who had weak chins and went bald young—the physical stature to match?—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Byfield, whose evident lack of offensive confidence and dearth of tangible production had been concerns for most of the season, has turned a corner.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Don't forget the unexpected or less tangible things too, like remembering to drink enough water or setting a successful boundary at work, Chopra says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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