to the touch
idiom
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
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Each print is dry to the touch and resistant to tears, so your memories stay vibrant for years to come.
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New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Continue watering when the soil surface is dry to the touch for about four weeks and then transition to watering when the top inch or two of soil is dry for the remainder of the summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
After a minute or two my skin not only felt softer to the touch but also had a really refreshed, cool feeling.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
For example, some of the best mattresses have an organic cotton cover, which is soft to the touch, yet breathable.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Continue watering when the soil surface is dry to the touch for about four weeks and then transition to watering when the top inch or two of soil is dry for the remainder of the summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
After a minute or two my skin not only felt softer to the touch but also had a really refreshed, cool feeling.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
For example, some of the best mattresses have an organic cotton cover, which is soft to the touch, yet breathable.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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