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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
Bishop said that the approach is introducing women to the game and its culture in an approachable way.
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Carbon Steak executive chef and general manager Matt Molli will remain at the helm of The Conroy’s kitchen, transitioning some of the steakhouse’s fan-favorite dishes into more shareable offerings while adding a few new items for approachable dining.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Founded in 2015 by industry professionals Chris Kirk and Will Curtin, Banded Oak brewed an extremely wide variety of beers, from easily approachable ones to heavier styles.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
That could be considered Leadership Lesson One: be approachable and human, but that’s too soft.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Carbon Steak executive chef and general manager Matt Molli will remain at the helm of The Conroy’s kitchen, transitioning some of the steakhouse’s fan-favorite dishes into more shareable offerings while adding a few new items for approachable dining.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Founded in 2015 by industry professionals Chris Kirk and Will Curtin, Banded Oak brewed an extremely wide variety of beers, from easily approachable ones to heavier styles.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
That could be considered Leadership Lesson One: be approachable and human, but that’s too soft.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
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What was meant to be a tribute to the district's outgoing superintendent has raised questions for Jefferson County Board of Education members about how district leaders are spending a massive donation, particularly without board oversight or approval.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 July 2025
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When leadership transitions start quietly, those closest to the outgoing person are often treated with caution or suspicion.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Policymakers and government officials need to make education more accessible, expand job opportunities and allow housing to become affordable in order to mitigate conditions that foster violence.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Fans will be directed to park in Lot H at Missouri Western University, and additional accessible parking may be available in front of Baker Family Fitness Center for guests requiring a level entrance.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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The casting is incredible: Byrne is incandescent with pain and anger; Conan O’Brien plays her drolly deadpan therapist and colleague; and A$AP Rocky is her amiable neighbor and drug enabler at the hotel.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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Sam Neill and Rosemarie DeWitt round out the cast as the seasoned head park ranger who looks out for Turner and Turner’s amiable ex-wife, respectively.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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This funding diversification strategy not only expanded RMHC's and the CDC Foundation's revenue streams but also deepened donor engagement by providing convenient and accessible options.—
Tal Frankfurt,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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If every administration rewrote the rules and demanded do-overs when the results weren’t politically convenient, the entire framework of representative government would collapse into chaos.—
Genesis Robinson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Even though Shakman had never tackled a production this complex, his colleagues describe him as affable and totally open to collaboration.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
16 July 2025
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David’s way of wielding curiosity to get to common ground and policy that benefits the average American and the country’s leadership in the world – and his affable nature and good humor – will be sorely missed.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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But goodness gracious, the Rockies are only (14-36) under Schaeffer after going 7-33 under Black.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Advertisement Warner, through Theo, became the relatable, accessible, fun, stylish (with the exception of the Gordon Gartrell catastrophe), good-natured older brother/cousin/friend that a teenager of the 1980s could hope to be or befriend.—
Mychal Denzel Smith,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Refusing to take himself too seriously, Lovett entertained with good-natured silliness and sly irreverence.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Florian Wirtz, in particular, seemed ineffective at times without his congenial partner Musiala in the attack.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The boat staff is congenial and knowledgeable, so don’t hesitate to ask it about island history or to take a picture of you and your crew lounging on the deck.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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