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tactile

[tak-til, -tahyl] / ˈtæk tɪl, -taɪl /
ADJECTIVE
touchable
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“The Wrong Girls” has a tactile and handmade feel to it, inspired by the punk-inflected lo-fi sci-fi of the 1984 cult classic “Repo Man.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

In addition, its large upper beak appears to have been well suited for collecting tactile information from the surrounding environment.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Turning sports viewing into something more tactile is also likely to emerge, with “haptic experiences”—vibrations to re-create the feel of virtual objects—bringing the stadium into the house.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Koch is taking handwritten notes from people close to her for her personal item, which she has described as a "tactile connection" to loved ones back on Earth.

From BBC Mar. 30, 2026

I'll think I'm responding to the play, when it's only a tactile reaction to vibration.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury




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