intangible
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“He’s done so many intangible things that I think get lost in the shuffle of numbers and metrics,” Prior said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
He said estimating the value of the sapling was difficult, because of its intangible sentimental value, likening it to a piece of "stolen art".
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
After it was inscribed as intangible cultural heritage, the government provided free venues, allocated annual subsidies to support regular competitions, and attracted sponsorship.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
The rewards you receive in return are intangible yet long-lasting.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026
Kit was aware again of that intangible warning that she could not interpret.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
Yet there are also intangibles that can't simply be measured in data.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Companies whose value is built on intangibles are able to attract investment and flourish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The estimated expense of running the business is $800 million, and amortization of intangibles, $300 million.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
They also must consider the intangibles needed to steer Disney through its steep business challenges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2026
She knew that, while we were advanced for our age in some subjects, we were only average or below in some intangibles such as leadership and sociability.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
Vocabulary lists containing intangible
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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"To Build a Fire," Vocabulary from the short story
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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