tangible

[tan-juh-buhl] / ˈtæn dʒə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

real, concrete

Synonyms

STRONG

palpable touchable

WEAK

actual appreciable corporeal definite detectable discernible distinct embodied evident factual gross incarnated manifest material objective observable obvious patent perceivable perceptible phenomenal physical plain positive sensible solid stable substantial tactile verifiable visible well-grounded

Antonyms

WEAK

abstract conceptual imperceptible intangible unreal

Example Sentences

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"FY2025 marked a year of steady execution under Re:Nissan, where we strengthened our foundation and began to see tangible progress in our financial performance," CEO Ivan Espinosa said, referring to its restructuring programme.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

While CNC machines have been around for decades, "one tangible advance is that the software has gotten considerably easier to use," Marsh says.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

That perspective shaped her decisions this offseason in tangible ways.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Job categories lasted for a lifetime; physical products were the tangible output.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Now, as one of God’s servants, I could provide spiritual and tangible comfort to those who needed it, without regard to color or religion.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

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