Synonyms for tangible
ˈtæn dʒə bəltan·gi·ble

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1. tangible

   That is apparent which clearly appears to the senses or to the mind as soon as the attention is directed toward it; that is evident of which the mind is made sure by some inference that supplements the facts of perception; the marks of a struggle were apparent in broken shrubbery and trampled ground, and the finding of a mutilated body and a rifled purse made it evident that robbery and murder had been committed. That is manifest which we can lay the hand upon; manifest is thus stronger than evident, as touch is more absolute than sight; that the picture was a modern copy of an ancient work was evident, and on comparison with the original its inferiority was manifest. That is obvious which is directly in the way so that it can not be missed; as, the application of the remark was obvious. Visible applies to all that can be perceived by the sense of sight, whether the noonday sun, a ship on the horizon, or a microscopic object. Discernible applies to that which is dimly or faintly visible, requiring strain and effort in order to be seen; as, the ship was discernible through the mist. That is conspicuous which stands out so as necessarily or strikingly to attract the attention. Palpable and tangible express more emphatically the thought of manifest.

   Synonyms:
   apparent, clear, conspicuous, discernible, distinct, evident, glaring, indubitable, manifest, obvious, open, overt, palpable, patent, perceptible, plain, transparent, unmistakable, visible

   Antonyms:
   concealed, covert, dark, hidden, impalpable, impenetrable, imperceptible, invisible, latent, obscure, occult, secret, undiscovered, unimagined, unknown, unseen, unthought-of

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1. tangible

   Synonyms:
   palpable, tactile, substantial, real, substantive, perceptible, corporeal, material, comprehensible

   Antonyms:
   impalpable, intangible, spiritual, incorporeal, immaterial, incomprehensible

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1. tangible, touchableadjective

   perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

   "skin with a tangible roughness"

   Synonyms:
   palpable, real, touchable

   Antonyms:
   abstract, intangible, impalpable

2. real, tangibleadjective

   capable of being treated as fact

   "tangible evidence"; "his brief time as Prime Minister brought few real benefits to the poor"

   Synonyms:
   touchable, substantial, palpable, actual, material, real, veridical, existent, genuine, real(a), literal

   Antonyms:
   intangible, impalpable, abstract

3. tangibleadjective

   (of especially business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value

   "tangible property like real estate"; "tangible assets such as machinery"

   Synonyms:
   palpable, real, touchable

   Antonyms:
   impalpable, intangible, abstract

4. palpable, tangibleadjective

   capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt

   "a barely palpable dust"; "felt sudden anger in a palpable wave"; "the air was warm and close--palpable as cotton"; "a palpable lie"

   Synonyms:
   touchable, palpable, real

   Antonyms:
   impalpable, intangible, abstract

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1. • Business

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1. tangibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   tactile, palpable

2. tangibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   real, certain, positive, substantial, substantive, solid

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1. tangibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   palpable, tactile, material, substantial, evident, perceptible, obvious

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1. List of paraphrases for "tangible":

   concrete, bodily, palpable, corporal, visible, physical, specific, practical, material, corporeal, real, materials, perceptible, demonstrable, punishment, measurable, actual, substantial, noticeable

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How to use tangible in a sentence?

1. Lauren Greenfield:

   The boxes the girls wrote on ... took on this unexpected emotional meaning, there was a kind of tangible power and exhilaration when the girls became aware of that thing that limited them. ... For a moment, they glimpsed a world without boxes and saw how liberating and empowering it could be for them and their future.

2. Jim Jordan:

   I learned a long time ago good things in life don't just happen, if you want to accomplish something, something of significance that has lasting value, something that is real and tangible … it takes time, it takes work, it takes effort, it takes sacrifice, but most importantly it takes a willingness to assume the risk while trying to do something worthwhile.

3. Robin Rue Simmons:

   We had to create ordinances and laws that said we are committed to inclusion in a tangible way, not just in a sign, not just in a resolution, but with our budget.

4. Stephen Fagin:

   A tangible link to the past is going to be lost when the last voices from that time period are gone. So many of the voices that were here, even 10 years ago, to share their memories — law enforcement officials, reporters, eyewitnesses — so many of those folks have passed away.

5. Maxim Behar:

   Many of us in the PR business, however, feel the change in a very tangible way, because this industry now requires a whole other type of quality, a different way of focusing on things, a different language and way of expression, and an array of other tools, advance preparation being first and foremost. You just have to be hyperprepared for all kinds of situations.