Definitions

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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They’re also assuming a steady-state cash return on net tangible assets of only 3% from Summerset’s existing villages and little to no value creation from its development engine, Forsyth Barr says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

For now, investors have something more tangible than AI hype to lean on: profit growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

The sun pressed against her with an almost tangible weight.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

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