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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And since a love story requires a tactile anchor for its yearning, Gomes — in stark contrast to Marker — cast a pair of conventionally attractive actors to embody the characters described over the soundtrack.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Mima is tactile, intimate and a world away from the sterile e-commerce experience.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The Logitech gaming keyboard is a durable keyboard that delivers an audible and tactile click that’s so satisfying while gaming.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
And most of the interior materials, other than the seat upholstery, lack the tactile quality to justify that sticker.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Mima is tactile, intimate and a world away from the sterile e-commerce experience.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The Logitech gaming keyboard is a durable keyboard that delivers an audible and tactile click that’s so satisfying while gaming.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
And most of the interior materials, other than the seat upholstery, lack the tactile quality to justify that sticker.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tactile
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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