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
Think fruity designs, beachy decals, and vibrant gradients.
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Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 18 June 2026
The gemstones were meticulously arranged in tonal gradients, progressing from deeper shades at the base to more luminous hues at the crest.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
This means that a missile suspended on an external pylon or inside an internal weapons bay is subjected to extreme gradients in pressure and velocity.
—David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Accessibility While there are two rooms suitable for those with mobility impairments, the grounds have irregular surfaces and some steep gradients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The very act of extracting energy from those gradients and feeding off of it, in some variety, is what fuels all biological processes at their core.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
Human eyes are remarkably good at sensing color gradients and brightness changes.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
In the Arctic, temperature gradients and thermal convection are the dominant drivers of atmospheric turbulence.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
These wind gusts are usually the product of strong pressure gradients or large changes in pressure over short distances.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 18 June 2026
The gemstones were meticulously arranged in tonal gradients, progressing from deeper shades at the base to more luminous hues at the crest.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
This means that a missile suspended on an external pylon or inside an internal weapons bay is subjected to extreme gradients in pressure and velocity.
—David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Accessibility While there are two rooms suitable for those with mobility impairments, the grounds have irregular surfaces and some steep gradients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The very act of extracting energy from those gradients and feeding off of it, in some variety, is what fuels all biological processes at their core.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
Human eyes are remarkably good at sensing color gradients and brightness changes.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
In the Arctic, temperature gradients and thermal convection are the dominant drivers of atmospheric turbulence.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
These wind gusts are usually the product of strong pressure gradients or large changes in pressure over short distances.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradients
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Made from 12 shipping containers, including one open-top container for a small swimming pool, the interior is expansive, industrial, and light-filled, with sweeping views of the surrounding slopes.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Windows frame mountain views, opening onto terraces that overlook skiers whooshing down the slopes.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Noun
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According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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This two-lane highway runs parallel to the Rio Grande and is filled with mountain views, steep inclines, and dramatic switchbacks.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Noun
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Born to a humble family in the twilight years of the shogunate, Higuchi Natsuko (as she was born) was the fourth child and second daughter of a man with scholarly inclinations, who as a farmer had come to the capital to seek both fortune and rank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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“Gradients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradients. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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