1
as in outgoing
having or showing kind, helpful, or supportive feelings or actions
Having an approachable boss made the job much more enjoyable.
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2
as in accessible
easily reached, accessed, or used
It seemed like an approachable goal. The professor taught the class in a way that made the material approachable for the students.
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Recent Examples of approachable
The justices making their opinions more approachable may be a small gesture in that direction.
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Jill Barton, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Wrist and ankle weights can make various exercises a little tougher (but still approachable).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
Proof is the younger sibling of the 101 proof and offers a more approachable but still flavorful bourbon experience.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
While still being elevated and less form-fitting than perhaps past seasons, this more approachable take on the oversized trend is easier to adopt for those who want to stay on trend without investing too much into their wardrobe.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Jill Barton, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Wrist and ankle weights can make various exercises a little tougher (but still approachable).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
Proof is the younger sibling of the 101 proof and offers a more approachable but still flavorful bourbon experience.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
While still being elevated and less form-fitting than perhaps past seasons, this more approachable take on the oversized trend is easier to adopt for those who want to stay on trend without investing too much into their wardrobe.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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The outgoing model has a small (by today's standards) 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1,334 by 750 pixels.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Mountain West is currently being sued by the Pac-12 and some of the outgoing Mountain West schools over the exit and poaching fees, which total almost $150 million.—
Chris Vannini,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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That was the next step; Obsidian wanted to follow in the footsteps of Bethesda, who’d reinvented the Fallout franchise by turning it from a more rigid, hardcore experience into something more accessible with an immersive first-person POV.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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In comparison to the Super Bowl, where such ads cost around $8 million, the Daytona 500 offers a more accessible yet high-profile advertising opportunity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The twists and tussles multiply from here on out, with the amiable, Petula Clark-loving Mady forced to undergo an action-hero transformation overnight.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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That shortlist provided constant fodder for conversation, and threatened to overwhelm the typical amiable pre-screening chatter about the actual program of films.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Rather than necessitating a fossil-fuel build-out, AI seems more to be a convenient excuse for Trump to pursue one.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, people in some places spend a lot more than others. WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities to find out which ones are the most friendly to people's pockets and which are the most convenient for wedding day plans.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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As Grande does, the singer and actress was victorious in the end and presented a bouquet of flowers by the affable Guillermo Rodriguez himself.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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Mark Rutte, the affable and meticulous former Dutch premier, has a daunting task ahead to keep the defense alliance a global force.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Queen was impeccably gracious in her victory, playing down the historic moment.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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According to festival founder Lee Schrager, the move makes sense: the consistent popularity of competitive television shows there’s an appetite for good-natured rivalries.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the 2016 version, Doug goes from fish out of water to a good-natured, neighborly type who manages to find common ground with others on the game show.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Likewise, threats of tariffs as tantrums may start to accumulate blowback, if our traditional allies start to believe that our adversaries are more congenial diplomatic partners.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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While Trump has enjoyed a congenial relationship with Modi in the past, he’s also accused India of being a tariff abuser.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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