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
Each of the watches has its bracelets and cases hand-serrated by files, giving the sleek sports watch a post-apocalyptic twist in stark contrast to its mirror-effect gradient dial.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
This produces a non-uniform strain on the ice, producing what is called strain gradient.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
From there, the line climbs a 265-meter track at a 17 percent gradient up Calçada da Glória.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
These components produce a potential in the presence of a temperature gradient (via what’s known as the Seebeck effect).
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
This produces a non-uniform strain on the ice, producing what is called strain gradient.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
From there, the line climbs a 265-meter track at a 17 percent gradient up Calçada da Glória.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
These components produce a potential in the presence of a temperature gradient (via what’s known as the Seebeck effect).
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gradient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradient
Noun
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Ski aficionados can take to the slopes at nearby Saint-Sauveur.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The River Kelvin at this point is very picturesque, with bends and steep slopes.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kinloch noted the Legislature has shown no inclination to advance bills that create arena taxes.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vesting oversight primarily in defense departments and ministries is a traditional inclination.—
GARY ROUGHEAD,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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They are most commonly used to transport people and cargo up steep inclines.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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And while the bag stays in place well, a small hip stabilizer strap would be helpful on steeper inclines and descents.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Gradient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradient. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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