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
Arvind and Fashion for Good are holding onto the hope that despite the economic tumult caused by geopolitical strife and exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s whipsawing tariffs, brands remain committed to their climate targets despite the high investment costs and the less tangible payback.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
With Mercury, your ruling planet, entering fellow earth sign Taurus on May 10, your ideas can be translated into tangible reality much more easily.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
By co-creating these processes, organizations ensure that predictions align with strategic goals and lead to tangible action.
—Zohar Bronfman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Since Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Turkey earlier this month for their first direct talks in three years, a large prisoner exchange has been the only tangible outcome, but negotiations have brought no significant breakthrough.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
With Mercury, your ruling planet, entering fellow earth sign Taurus on May 10, your ideas can be translated into tangible reality much more easily.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
By co-creating these processes, organizations ensure that predictions align with strategic goals and lead to tangible action.
—Zohar Bronfman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Since Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Turkey earlier this month for their first direct talks in three years, a large prisoner exchange has been the only tangible outcome, but negotiations have brought no significant breakthrough.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangible
Adjective
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However, while the arrival of a new baby is often celebrated, the physical, emotional and psychological transitions that accompany this time are frequently overlooked.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The Time to Act on Antisemitism is Now This final example demonstrated how Washington’s Jewish community made use of their physical location to enact international change.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Even more notably, Tha Carter V sold a massive 480,000 units in its debut week back in 2018, underscoring a noticeable slide in first-week performance over the years.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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The dog's most distinctive feature—a noticeable facial deformity—raised immediate questions.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Still, the pain Waddell feels more than two years after his only child shot himself is palpable.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The dynamic, ever-changing and charged between the two, is palpable.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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“Tangible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangible. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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