swatch

as in tape
a small piece of cloth that is used as a sample for choosing colors, fabrics, etc. She looked at fabric swatches to select material for the drapes.

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Recent Examples of swatch The directive could impact a wide swatch of migrants, from those who came to the U.S. following the exit from Afghanistan to those who first raised asylum claims at the border. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025 According to the brand, the reality star was involved in the design process, reviewing color swatches and testing fabrications. Renan Botelho, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 Hundreds of videos online can’t be lying: when beauty enthusiasts stress test the performance of this setting spray, product swatches and even lipstick won’t budge after a generous spritz. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025 In fact, the goal is for Herro not to have to deal with a swatch of arms between himself and the basket. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swatch
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Noun
  • The 5-11, 279-pounder might be worth a seventh-round flyer because of his good tape and natural leverage despite his small stature.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • His tape shows a highly capable lineman who is exceptionally athletic for his size and was a first-team All-American while playing in the nation’s toughest conference.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Convenient, comfy, and cute, these Arizona sandals have come with me all over the world, from Japan to France, and all over the Vegas strip.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
  • According to Today, chicken strips haven't been available at McDonald's in any form since 2020.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swatch. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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