adjective
preposition
Other Word Forms
- touchingly adverb
- touchingness noun
- untouching adjective
Etymology
Origin of touching
Example Sentences
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As the first months passed, and their audience widened and sent glowing feedback, they began to realize they were having a big impact and touching lives.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Trimming the wine budget is one thing; touching the office snacks, like bananas or Kind bars, can be a no-go.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Their experiments recreated typical lab conditions, such as a gloved hand touching filters, microscope slides, and other equipment used during analysis.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
In three years, that could provide $216,000 — a full down payment, without touching estate-tax exemptions.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
The spirits’ repertoire expanded to include playing guitars and touching mortal hands.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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