to the touch
idiom
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
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The dual-sided blanket has a flannel fabric on one side and faux shearling on the other, which shoppers agree is soft to the touch.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Check the soil moisture every three to four days and water when the top of the soil is slightly dry to the touch.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Some have spiky needles while others are soft to the touch.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
For the best results, pair this shampoo with the Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Conditioner, a weightless formula that leaves strands feeling soft to the touch.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Check the soil moisture every three to four days and water when the top of the soil is slightly dry to the touch.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Some have spiky needles while others are soft to the touch.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
For the best results, pair this shampoo with the Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Conditioner, a weightless formula that leaves strands feeling soft to the touch.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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