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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While CNC machines have been around for decades, "one tangible advance is that the software has gotten considerably easier to use," Marsh says.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

But most residents don’t give much thought to clean construction itself, DiMaggio said, as energy efficiency markers such as power bills are far more tangible to residents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

That perspective shaped her decisions this offseason in tangible ways.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Citigroup targeted 14% to 15% growth for its return on tangible common equity over the medium term, slower than expected, and plans $30 billion in stock repurchases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Like the weight of my air is tangible.

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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