gradients

plural of gradient
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 Why Gradients Are In As far as why gradients are the paint technique of the moment, Studholme has a bit of a theory. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 Myriad uses In the testing, the material was put into extreme temperature gradients, and an infrared camera was used to track heat flow. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 The original Östereichring was a spectacular thing, with steep gradients, long straights, and high-speed curves, surrounded by views of the Styrian mountains. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 Schiavo said the Federal Railroad Administration issues national standards on train crossing gradients. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Inspired by the fan-favorite drink, this dreamy aura design blends soft gradients with a vibrant pop of jellyfish candy red for a look that's almost good enough to eat. Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 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
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Noun
  • The Hill Country is especially prone to flooding issues because its steep slopes, shallow soils and exposed bedrock repel heavy rain instead of absorbing it.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Towering glaciers flow down the Himalayas' northern slopes like icy giants cascading onto China's Tibetan Plateau.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
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  • The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
    Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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  • The solution Ciufolini proposed decades ago while working with physicist John Archibald Wheeler was to use two satellites in supplementary orbits, meaning with orbital inclinations that sum to 180 degrees.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
    Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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