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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The results were “a good example of the tangible progress we’re making on just executing better,” John Pitzer, Intel’s corporate vice president of investor relations, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

A structured hudna—a temporary truce that classical Islamic law explicitly contemplates—tied to tangible concessions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The Iran war’s most tangible and immediate effect for many people outside the Middle East has been spiking gasoline prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

She said the launch of the NHS Wales women's health plan in 2024 was to be welcomed, but "proper investment" and "tangible plans that can be tracked" were now required.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

But there is no escaping the fact that our internment accelerated the process, made it happen so suddenly it was almost tangible.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

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