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 paper is thick to the touch, and the color is rich and vibrant.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
In contrast, a longer single-ply thread would be stronger and smoother to the touch, but won't need as much actual thread to complete the same job shorter fibers would.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2025
The shirt is crafted out of luxe, 100-percent Italian cotton which is cool to the touch; has an intentionally longer shirttail for some trendy asymmetry; and boasts an overall tailored fit that’s universally flattering.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
My complexion had a healthy glow, felt incredibly smooth to the touch, seemed to have tightened up (in a good way) and any usual redness across my cheeks was completely gone.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2025
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
In contrast, a longer single-ply thread would be stronger and smoother to the touch, but won't need as much actual thread to complete the same job shorter fibers would.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2025
The shirt is crafted out of luxe, 100-percent Italian cotton which is cool to the touch; has an intentionally longer shirttail for some trendy asymmetry; and boasts an overall tailored fit that’s universally flattering.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
My complexion had a healthy glow, felt incredibly smooth to the touch, seemed to have tightened up (in a good way) and any usual redness across my cheeks was completely gone.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the touch
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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