as in physical
capable of being perceived by the sense of touch
a firm belief in the existence of the soul, even though it is not at all tangible
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Recent Examples of tangible
The filing also disclosed compliance with financial covenants and a waiver obtained from Ginnie Mae regarding tangible net worth requirements.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
For many, these innovations represent hope and tangible pathways to a better future.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Even Ariel, who has vague ambitions (to interview famous people, to write a book) but no tangible interests, is a flat depiction of a young writer staring down an endangered medium: the glossy music magazine.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
The man who thought realism dead was buried by it, the artist-engineer who celebrated tangible material is mainly remembered in photographs.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
For many, these innovations represent hope and tangible pathways to a better future.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Even Ariel, who has vague ambitions (to interview famous people, to write a book) but no tangible interests, is a flat depiction of a young writer staring down an endangered medium: the glossy music magazine.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
The man who thought realism dead was buried by it, the artist-engineer who celebrated tangible material is mainly remembered in photographs.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangible
Adjective
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True connection requires full attention, not just physical presence.—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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New technology such as genetic sequencing of environmental DNA and real-time imaging is making the identification of new marine species quicker and easier, but scientists still rely on collecting physical specimens for confirmation, which can be slow work, Taylor said.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, ad commitments to streaming video hubs rose a noticeable 35.3%, hiking to $11.1 billion from $8.2 billion in the previous market.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The disruptions to gender-affirming care after the order are already palpable.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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The chemistry between Lincoln and Gurira is as fiery as ever, palpable even when their characters aren’t sharing a scene.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Tangible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangible. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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