as in slopes
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 gradients
For a bold expression, Specialist Paint Finishes offer an endless spectrum of hues, from striking metallics to custom gradients.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The architects will be tasked with bringing best practice to any plans, be that working on seat size, stand gradients, or removing the roof to form an extra tier.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In September, Polène unveiled a collaboration with Chinese glass artist Jinya Zhao, which took the shape of a geometric sculpture made of blown glass and leather off-cuts and created in two watercolor gradients of lavender and amber.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Known for surrealistic designs and sculptural shapes, Harri transformed mostly wide-leg jeans into optical illusions with through prints and gradients.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Those stronger gradients boost efficiency and grounds osmotic generation in existing systems rather than the lab.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
With a color gamut of 99% DCI-P3, 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB, KTC boasts that its 5K display can present richer hues and deeper gradients than Apple’s reference displays.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Compounds in both these minerals are part of a chemical process called redox gradients, which refers to a series of gradual changes over physical space where chemicals can oxidize (lose electrons) or reduce (gain electrons).
—Amy J. Williams, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The architects will be tasked with bringing best practice to any plans, be that working on seat size, stand gradients, or removing the roof to form an extra tier.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In September, Polène unveiled a collaboration with Chinese glass artist Jinya Zhao, which took the shape of a geometric sculpture made of blown glass and leather off-cuts and created in two watercolor gradients of lavender and amber.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Known for surrealistic designs and sculptural shapes, Harri transformed mostly wide-leg jeans into optical illusions with through prints and gradients.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Those stronger gradients boost efficiency and grounds osmotic generation in existing systems rather than the lab.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
With a color gamut of 99% DCI-P3, 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB, KTC boasts that its 5K display can present richer hues and deeper gradients than Apple’s reference displays.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Compounds in both these minerals are part of a chemical process called redox gradients, which refers to a series of gradual changes over physical space where chemicals can oxidize (lose electrons) or reduce (gain electrons).
—Amy J. Williams, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradients
Noun
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Make your way down the slopes via velogemel, a snowbike that was invented and patented in the Jungfrau village of Grindelwald, or a sledge.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The season kicks off early here and generally peaks during the first two weeks of October when high slopes are painted with bands of yellow, orange and gold as the aspens unleash their leafy fireworks, though in 2025, the colors are creeping in a little later than usual.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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In January, Unitree showcased its G1 robot’s smooth walking and running system, demonstrating agility, stability, and precise control on inclines and uneven terrain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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LaCombe, who played forward in his youth, has shown great improvement in his own end but still has the offensive inclinations to be a point producer.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the corrupt scheme was well documented journalistically and much of the evidence is indicative, ultimately Argentina's Judiciary followed its political inclinations all the way to the top.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Gradients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradients. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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