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as in outgoing
having or showing kind, helpful, or supportive feelings or actions
Having an approachable boss made the job much more enjoyable.
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as in accessible
easily reached, accessed, or used
It seemed like an approachable goal. The professor taught the class in a way that made the material approachable for the students.
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Recent Examples of approachable
Inspired by the famed mezcal bars in Oaxaca, Mexico, Celano Design Studio Co. added a Las Vegas twist to the design that’s approachable, lively and sophisticated.
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The first three options are versatile and accessible in both makeup and clothing, and approachable no matter the makeup skills.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
Buy Now 04 of 13 A Clinical Point of View: 'Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go' by Gina Moffa
Written by a trauma therapist, this book’s easy and honest writing makes even the most difficult concepts approachable.
—Meghan Riordan Jarvis, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
In the worst-case scenario, an employee might be intimidated by a manager who isn’t approachable or is openly confrontational.
—Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The first three options are versatile and accessible in both makeup and clothing, and approachable no matter the makeup skills.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
Buy Now 04 of 13 A Clinical Point of View: 'Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go' by Gina Moffa
Written by a trauma therapist, this book’s easy and honest writing makes even the most difficult concepts approachable.
—Meghan Riordan Jarvis, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
In the worst-case scenario, an employee might be intimidated by a manager who isn’t approachable or is openly confrontational.
—Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
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The open seat, which outgoing DFL Rep. Jerry Newton won by about 200 votes in 2022, is one of the GOP's biggest spending targets this year.Torey Van Oot, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shreve, the founder of Storage Express, won a seven-person Republican primary in May for Indiana’s 6th Congressional District, one of three open U.S. House seats that is being vacated by outgoing U.S. Rep. Greg Pence.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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One of the most accessible patches of forest in the Blue and Gold project is 30 minutes up the highway from Roseburg.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Although some leagues were more amiable to streaming since the last time DFL negotiated media rights, the media and tech landscape has changed dramatically in the last six years.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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The Half Moon Bay weigh-off had started in 1974, when the California town barely edged out Circleville, Ohio, in an amiable contest for the fictitious title of pumpkin capital of the world.Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
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In addition, the home features a one-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Studio is arguably the team’s most well-rounded package, thanks to its powerful 2D and 3D features and convenient mobile companion apps.Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Tim is an affable ol’ cuss, speaking constantly in soft and firm rhymes, showing off his vocal dexterity to the barflies who pull up chairs and sip on pints or some top shelf whiskey in a Massachusetts watering hole.David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
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His subjects articulate the dead-eyed fear and deep confusion many of them can not shake about what happened to them that day; the emotional spectrum of these young Israelis stretches from shell-shocked to rage-filled to affable to ashamed.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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Even with this common sense stowed away somewhere in our brains, gracious hosts can't help but want everything to be as close to perfect as possible for their guests (yes, even in the rooms no one will enter).Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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The comedy centers on Ashley (Arjona), who has asked for a divorce from good-natured Carey (Marvin), who then runs to his friends Julie (Johnson) and Paul (Covino) for support.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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David Arquette, cast as good-natured if ineffectual deputy Dewey, met Courteney Cox at the first read.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The vibe is also congenial: A multi-generational, full-capacity crowd claps in time to the ebullient techno between games and cheers in unison when an announcement reveals that a Polish couple who’ve just got engaged here will be enjoying top-tier hospitality for the rest of the tournament.Nick Scott, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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The two-term governor received criticism for being too congenial with his Republican rival and seemingly befuddled in the national spotlight for most of the 90-minute debate.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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