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
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
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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
Wedges are popping up in many collections this season, and Paris Texas’s Nina lace-up thong sandal, inspired by Y2K lingerie, shines with its galvanized wedge heel in color gradients.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 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
Colors are displayed with unwavering precision, gradients move with fluidity, and images are razor-sharp.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Hydrothermal reactions, redox gradients, or purely geochemical pathways can mimic biosignatures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Wedges are popping up in many collections this season, and Paris Texas’s Nina lace-up thong sandal, inspired by Y2K lingerie, shines with its galvanized wedge heel in color gradients.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 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
Colors are displayed with unwavering precision, gradients move with fluidity, and images are razor-sharp.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Hydrothermal reactions, redox gradients, or purely geochemical pathways can mimic biosignatures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradients
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And for those hoping to spend some time swooshing down the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, a $20 million penthouse at Utah‘s uber-luxe Montage Deer Valley may be just the ticket.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The other is much larger and exists on the western slopes of the mountain ranges bordering the Pacific from Alaska southward to Northern California.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 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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Testers experimented with different speeds, inclines, and other features to determine the versatility, durability, and comfort of the machines.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 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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The artist’s ability to straddle the line between tomboy inclinations and ultra-glam moments is what has always attracted me to her style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Gradients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradients. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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