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 nation needs to reduce spending significantly, maximize tangible community benefits and create an assistance system in which everyone wins.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The recommendations of the Independent Panel on Workload provide a clear blueprint for meaningful change, and we expect swift and tangible progress."

From BBC

As the artificial-intelligence trade heats up, the search for tangible returns on investment continues.

From MarketWatch

The price/tangible book ratios are Friday’s closing share prices divided by tangible book value per share, based on Sept. 30 reports.

From MarketWatch

But arguments can be made that at least some of those “big six” banks are trading at high valuations relative to earnings and tangible book value.

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