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
Beijing recognizes Trump’s transactional mindset, which prioritizes short-term, tangible benefits over more predictable long-term strategic interests requiring sustained investment.
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Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
His return home, after the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy and the second-longest in recent papal history, brought tangible relief to the Vatican and Catholic faithful who have been anxiously following 38 days of medical ups and downs and wondering if Francis would make it.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Ángela Aguilar has a tangible presence — even over Zoom.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Recognition matters, but opening doors and making opportunities tangible matters more.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
His return home, after the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy and the second-longest in recent papal history, brought tangible relief to the Vatican and Catholic faithful who have been anxiously following 38 days of medical ups and downs and wondering if Francis would make it.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Ángela Aguilar has a tangible presence — even over Zoom.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Recognition matters, but opening doors and making opportunities tangible matters more.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangible
Adjective
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South Carolina went undefeated during a dominant championship run last year that featured a physical roster no opponent could match up with.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The film depicts a man whose ego isolates him and prevents him from forging genuine bonds—who pushes people away with his obfuscation, lies, and single-minded pursuit of fame through physical strength.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left Augusta National Golf Club with a noticeable change in its lush greenery.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That frustration from the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue has been palpable since Trump returned to power in January and became urgently undeniable in the last week.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The mutual devotion – both from the screaming fans and Parton herself – was palpable.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Tangible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangible. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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