intangible
Example Sentences
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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
According to Han, in the early 2000s guanniu got a boost from Xi Jinping, then the provincial party secretary, who pushed for traditions like bull wrestling to be officially listed as "intangible cultural heritage".
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
“The plaintiffs are trying to extend that doctrine to an online world where intangible content causes intangible injuries.”
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
“I do get the sense that there’s some indirect benefit on the male side of feeling engaged, like we’re in this together. Those are some intangible, not-so-medical benefits I see,” Najari said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
And there were moments when he had thrown the ball so exquisitely, with such a soft, intangible touch, that it was hard to believe he couldn’t make a contribution somewhere.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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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