as in physical
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relating to the sense of touch
The thick brushstrokes give the painting a tactile quality. visual and tactile experiences
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Recent Examples of tactile
Guests who are deaf or hard of hearing can request stateroom kits that include a visual and tactile alert when someone knocks at the door, the phone rings, or an alarm sounds; stateroom TVs are equipped with closed captioning; and stateroom telephones have the ability to amplify sound.
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Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
Inside the cabin, all of the haptic buttons on the steering wheel—including the all-important start button—have been replaced by real, tactile, honest-to-goodness physical buttons.
—Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Loro Piana’s Wish Onde Soft also boasts exceptional softness and hairiness, while the new Wish Rice part of the same family is a fancy yarn defined by a rugged, tactile effect ensured by chain-like structure.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
In a world where the tactile experience of clothing rivals its aesthetic appeal, consumers are on the lookout for garments that not only look good but offer exceptional sensation to the skin.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
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Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
Inside the cabin, all of the haptic buttons on the steering wheel—including the all-important start button—have been replaced by real, tactile, honest-to-goodness physical buttons.
—Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Loro Piana’s Wish Onde Soft also boasts exceptional softness and hairiness, while the new Wish Rice part of the same family is a fancy yarn defined by a rugged, tactile effect ensured by chain-like structure.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
In a world where the tactile experience of clothing rivals its aesthetic appeal, consumers are on the lookout for garments that not only look good but offer exceptional sensation to the skin.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactile
Adjective
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This year, Boissy was visibly in the best physical condition of his career, armed with a different mental approach to the game that fuelled his MVP run.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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When opposition attackers launch the ball in his penalty area, John makes full use of his physical presence and 6ft 5in (196cm) frame.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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There’s a common uncertainty around where to begin and a lingering question: What real, tangible value will AI bring to the table?—
Steve Cangiano,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That growth is mainly driven by the bank’s focus on increasing its tangible book value and dividends per share.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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