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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They’re made of stretchy material that’s soft to the touch.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
These microfiber sheets are breathable, lightweight, and silky-soft to the touch.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Be sure to water containers deeply when the upper two inches of soil feels dry to the touch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
But what elevates the show is the palpable, blazing chemistry between Bell and Brody, so fiery your screen might be hot to the touch during their zingy meet-cute.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
These microfiber sheets are breathable, lightweight, and silky-soft to the touch.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Be sure to water containers deeply when the upper two inches of soil feels dry to the touch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
But what elevates the show is the palpable, blazing chemistry between Bell and Brody, so fiery your screen might be hot to the touch during their zingy meet-cute.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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