GRADIENT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

gradient

noun

ˈgrā-dē-ənt

Definition of gradient

as in slope

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the path goes up at a pretty steep gradient before leveling off

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Recent Examples of gradient The participants were scanned using a strong-gradient MRI scanner. — Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026 Price upon request Louis Vuitton Pharrell’s autumn outing features several eye-catching knits, including this volcanic take on a Nordic yoke sweater, which deviates from more-traditional styles with an irregular, almost pixilated gradient pattern. — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 Hermès Himalaya bags are considered the brand’s rarest styles, as they’re crafted from crocodile skin and are hand-dyed to create their signature gradient pattern. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Another iteration with a white upper and midsole features blue gradient overlays and matching Air Max units, while the third opts for all-black. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gradient

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Noun

In place of the squardrop-style slope at the front of the roofline, this one is a pure, uninterrupted box, ensuring that the full amount of headroom is available from the back door to the front wall.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Farther south in Arcadia, the village of Vytina puts the eight slopes of Mainalo Ski Centre within reach of a village stay.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of slope

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In 2024, the Caltech team presented additional findings, which specifically focused on long-period, low-inclination objects that are known to traverse Neptune's orbit.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Unlike Emery’s inclination for new signings to bed in, Jackson has had no period of grace.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of inclination

Noun

The imposing gate and incline signal that privacy is one of the adults-only resort’s strongest assets, attracting high-profile guests like Katy Perry and Sir Paul McCartney.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
The Pro version utilizes dual 250-W all-wheel-drive hubs to generate the torque to climb an impressive 15% hill incline.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of incline

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