as in physical
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relating to the sense of touch
The thick brushstrokes give the painting a tactile quality. visual and tactile experiences
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At a time when photos, movie tickets and messages all live in the cloud, junk journaling creates a tactile record of one’s experiences.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Like the latest iPhone 16 version, the Clicks for Android case comes equipped with contoured, tactile keys that are backlit, brushed metal side keys, and a microfiber interior.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025
Feel every press – Premium metal dome switches deliver satisfying, tactile feedback.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Our daughter enjoys the tactile element of this rug, running her fingers through the fibers of the rug and trying to grasp onto the threads.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2025
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Like the latest iPhone 16 version, the Clicks for Android case comes equipped with contoured, tactile keys that are backlit, brushed metal side keys, and a microfiber interior.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025
Feel every press – Premium metal dome switches deliver satisfying, tactile feedback.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Our daughter enjoys the tactile element of this rug, running her fingers through the fibers of the rug and trying to grasp onto the threads.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Tactile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactile. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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