tangible

[tan-juh-buhl] / ˈtæn dʒə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

real, concrete

Synonyms

STRONG

palpable touchable

WEAK

actual appreciable corporeal definite detectable discernible distinct embodied evident factual gross incarnated manifest material objective observable obvious patent perceivable perceptible phenomenal physical plain positive sensible solid stable substantial tactile verifiable visible well-grounded

Antonyms

WEAK

abstract conceptual imperceptible intangible unreal

Example Sentences

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The operation is having tangible effects on Crimea.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Those restrictions include limiting the amount of additional debt private-equity firms can place on the underlying company and their ability to sell or borrow against its equipment or other tangible assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

And though the television landscape has been in a state of flux since the 2023 strikes ended, Emmy success can still bring tangible benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He watched as posters' imagination developed the image into a "vaguely nostalgic and vaguely dreamlike but also very tangible science-fiction concept".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

This gives researchers something tangible to confirm a particular panda's whereabouts and movements.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

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