: capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
touchingly
adverb
: in reference to : concerning
Examples of touching in a Sentence
Adjective
touching lots in the housing development will eventually be separated by hedges for privacy
a touching movie about two lost animals who try to find their way home
Preposition
there has been an objection touching the last of the proposed new bylaws
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
However, the best and most touching scene of the episode is between Craig and Austen.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump recognized 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel in a touching moment at the joint address to Congress on Tuesday.
—Christopher Tremoglie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
For The Times) Times staff writer Thomas Curwen wrote a touching dispatch about the Palisades Symphony, which was scheduled to perform the night of the Palisades fire, and is now finding hope and solace in music.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
But there was a touching air of reflection throughout the night, as well, helped by projections of his classic music videos — a trip down memory lane in and of themselves.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
However, the best and most touching scene of the episode is between Craig and Austen.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump recognized 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel in a touching moment at the joint address to Congress on Tuesday.
—Christopher Tremoglie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
For The Times) Times staff writer Thomas Curwen wrote a touching dispatch about the Palisades Symphony, which was scheduled to perform the night of the Palisades fire, and is now finding hope and solace in music.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for touching
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“Touching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touching. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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