tangible
adjective
capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.
tangibly
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a word derived from
tangible.
Example Sentences
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The tension between the human need for both love and self-determination powers both art and madness, but never was it so tangibly brought to life than by Marilyn Monroe.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
One arena where the Catholic Church can tangibly affect events is U.S. domestic politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
She concluded that money brought her joy when she used it to buy things that would tangibly improve her life, and to celebrate her achievements, even small ones.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 21, 2025
But a significant majority of voters in four states also voted to tangibly improve the quality of life for workers by approving state ballot measures that will expand labor rights or raise the minimum wage.
From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2024
It was a feeling that grew among us almost tangibly, and I could tell that Ruth, absorbed in a picture on the other side of the room, was feeling it as much as anyone.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
