1
as in outgoing
having or showing kind, helpful, or supportive feelings or actions
Having an approachable boss made the job much more enjoyable.
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2
as in accessible
easily reached, accessed, or used
It seemed like an approachable goal. The professor taught the class in a way that made the material approachable for the students.
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Recent Examples of approachable
With a step-through design, smaller wheels, and tight, (relatively) apartment-friendly proportions, long tails are imminently approachable.
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Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Image The accusations, however, that the institution’s leaders are neither approachable nor communicative will linger after Mr. Hill’s departure.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The Prince of Wales completed the look with a pair of dark slacks with a tailored fit and design, evoking an approachable look with refined sensibility.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
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Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Image The accusations, however, that the institution’s leaders are neither approachable nor communicative will linger after Mr. Hill’s departure.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The Prince of Wales completed the look with a pair of dark slacks with a tailored fit and design, evoking an approachable look with refined sensibility.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
Adjective
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City will also surely sign a replacement for the outgoing De Bruyne.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mercury joins the sun in your friendship zone on May 10, making the middle of the month a much more outgoing and exciting period.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two tony safari experiences are accessible in Tanzania via bush plane, which Safari Air Link can provide.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth’s personal cellphone number was publicly accessible on multiple platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook — and even on a fantasy sports website.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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George Foreman, a heavyweight boxing champion who returned to the sport to regain his title at the improbable age of 45, and who parlayed his fame and his amiable personality into a multimillion-dollar grill business, died on Friday night in Houston.—
Victor Mather,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Surrounded and protected by the lagoon that separates Argentario from the mainland, this amiable town feels like Madrid’s little Tuscan twin, with its sunny disposition, well developed café culture, and houses in every shade of ocher.—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Pepsi’s worldwide volume fell 3% for its convenient foods unit and was flat for its drinks.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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This data is unreliable—salespeople often don’t know the real reason or pick a convenient one.—
Lihong Hicken,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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So after Ware was schooled, all too often caught out of position against the outside-inside game that resulted in a toxic case of pick your poison for the affable big man, the next chore is going back to school.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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The affable, 6-foot-1 Calgary native stopped 46 shots in last Saturday’s 4-3, double-OT loss to Western Michigan in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff title game.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The draft will be held in Green Bay, and the NFL always brings in collegians who figure to be taken high, so Commissioner Roger Goodell can be the gracious host and hug them after they’re picked.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Rose was gracious as ever after his second straight time finishing second in a major, having lost out at Royal Troon last summer.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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While his signature full head of hair sprung back to life after several washings, Swanson expects some residual good-natured ribbing from his Cubs teammates, as the first-place club looks to turn 2025 into its own potentially memorable winning campaign.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Filmmaker, actor, writer and good-natured provocateur John Waters turned 79 this week.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The rise of illiberal leaders in countries such as Brazil, India, Israel, the Philippines, Turkey, and the United States has also created a more congenial setting for the spread of these narratives.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Einstein, Kubrick — Eliasson never lets obscure optical physics swamp the viewer’s experience, frequently nodding to the common imagery of popular culture as a congenial anchor.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Sep. 2024
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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