intangible
Example Sentences
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There’s a romanticism to living a life entirely in service of an intangible step beyond, but waiting for some vague, unpromised forever is a waste of what precious time we have now.
From Salon
Some of the biggest obstacles facing Germany’s military planners are intangible: ponderous procurement rules, onerous data protection laws, and other regulations forged in a more peaceful era.
A dual-threat playmaker with a strong arm and an elite combination of instincts and intelligence, Young also possesses the intangibles and characteristics coaches desire, including leadership ability and a strong work ethic.
From Seattle Times
Though there will always be intangibles in talent evaluation — character, intelligence, attitude, work ethic, football IQ — MBR could provide valuable insight about the body underpinning the player’s performance.
From Washington Post
Though she doesn’t count herself religious, the show has made Gilpin ruminate on the brain’s capability of accessing the intangible, whether that be spirituality, creativity or full capacity of thought.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
