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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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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
But Bourdain, with his devil-be-damned demeanor, somehow makes the dish feel approachable — even though the two chefs’ recipes are pretty similar.
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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
If Middleburg, a half hour away, has long been considered the queen of the county, Leesburg is emerging as her hip younger sister—approachable, edgy, and increasingly full of creative energy.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Today's dining rooms are much more approachable and airy, pros say.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
People love an approachable, unfussy destination, and that's exactly why this region is perfect for a Southerner.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
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Chance, a redshirt sophomore next season, should be a plug-and-play replacement for outgoing punter Ethan Craw.—
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The outgoing traffic on the University of Arkansas football roster continued at a steady pace Friday, headlined by starting offensive lineman and in-state standout E'Marion Harris, as the NCAA transfer portal officially opened for the only time this year.—
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The founders argue that automation should be accessible to smaller operators, including neighborhood bars and private event spaces.—
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For everyday cooking, a tube makes tomato paste this effective flavor tool in your arsenal even more accessible.—
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The move comes after Davis left his longtime perch at ComicBook in August 2024 after spending a decade building a reputation for his amiable, geek-friendly interviews that mixed journalism and fandom, and for co-hosting the Phase Zero podcast.—
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Carruthers was by far the more amiable of the two, striving to seem tractable and reasonable while nevertheless lying flamboyantly.—
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Skechers Summits Dazzling Haze Slip-In Sneakers Ranked as the top seller in fashion sneakers, these Skechers feature a convenient slip-on design with the brand’s signature Heel Pillow technology to provide a secure fit.—
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This one also features five convenient pockets for ultimate on-the-go organization.—
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McGhee’s humor and anticapitalist critique reminded me of George Saunders and Karen Russell; dopey, affable Abernathy also gets his redemption.—
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Fieri is an affable host, the meals look exquisite, and sometimes your favorite TV chefs (Jet Tila, Brooke Williamson, and more) take on the game.—
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After the initial encounter, sending a brief email or text is both gracious and strategic.—
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Our recipe hails from Mary Ada Marshall, a resident of Smith Island, who was gracious enough to share her recipe.—
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It certainly can be deployed sincerely, yet it’s almost always accompanied by a good-natured, perhaps slightly exasperated, shake of the head.—
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As the two catch up, Crudup veers from good-natured to sorrowful to bitter to menacing in a matter of minutes.—
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SummerFest composer-in-residence and violinist Jessie Montgomery created an intimate atmosphere with her congenial banter and the spirited playing of her intriguing works.—
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In covering and critiquing Chicago TV news, Deeb was especially hard on ABC 7, and the congenial and sometimes comedic chemistry between that station's anchors Fahey Flynn and Joel Daly and weatherman John Coleman.—
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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