Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

intangible

[in-tan-juh-buhl] / ɪnˈtæn dʒə bəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

However, it commands a premium at three times tangible book value, which excludes intangible assets such as goodwill.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

“He’s done so many intangible things that I think get lost in the shuffle of numbers and metrics,” Prior said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

He said estimating the value of the sapling was difficult, because of its intangible sentimental value, likening it to a piece of "stolen art".

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

According to Han, in the early 2000s guanniu got a boost from Xi Jinping, then the provincial party secretary, who pushed for traditions like bull wrestling to be officially listed as "intangible cultural heritage".

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

And there were moments when he had thrown the ball so exquisitely, with such a soft, intangible touch, that it was hard to believe he couldn’t make a contribution somewhere.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Yet there are also intangibles that can't simply be measured in data.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Companies whose value is built on intangibles are able to attract investment and flourish.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

So we asked workplace performance expert Henna Pryor how workers can go about making sure they have more of the intangibles that could be required to stand out in the AI era.

From MarketWatch Apr. 11, 2026

So even if she’s one ACL short, Vonn’s team knows she has more than enough of the intangibles to get her not only down the mountain, but into medal contention.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 7, 2026

She knew that, while we were advanced for our age in some subjects, we were only average or below in some intangibles such as leadership and sociability.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




Vocabulary lists containing intangible


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training