to the touch
idiom
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
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The cotton sateen shell is quilted and cool to the touch.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
Flip, and cook until golden brown, and center of the pancake is firm to the touch, about 1 to 2 minutes longer.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Some beds involve natural and organic materials that may not feel cool to the touch, but are able to dispel heat relatively quickly.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 27 June 2025
Save on energy and cleanup time with one of these sleek appliances
Induction ranges are growing in popularity thanks to their energy efficiency and easy-to-clean glass cooktop that stays cooler to the touch.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
Flip, and cook until golden brown, and center of the pancake is firm to the touch, about 1 to 2 minutes longer.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Some beds involve natural and organic materials that may not feel cool to the touch, but are able to dispel heat relatively quickly.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 27 June 2025
Save on energy and cleanup time with one of these sleek appliances
Induction ranges are growing in popularity thanks to their energy efficiency and easy-to-clean glass cooktop that stays cooler to the touch.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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