swatch

Definition of swatchnext
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 As economic challenges and the rising costs of higher education continue to impact broad swatches of college applicants, this commitment to economic mobility and professional success is one that many top colleges will likely continue to reinforce. Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 But as anyone who’s stared at a wall of swatches well knows, choosing the right shade can feel paralyzing. Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026 The Norwegians have come out in full force at AT&T Stadium with the stands bathed in red outside of a few swatches of orange for Ivory Coast fans. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 Apply large swatches on multiple walls and observe them at different times of day, under both natural and artificial light. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swatch
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Noun
  • Li put a bag over Lee’s head, wrapped electrical tape around her neck and killed her.
    Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Early in the exchange, two small birds flew down and landed on the net tape.
    Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • These sneakers offer a small pop of color, featuring blue strips and a pink heel against a white base.
    Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Above and below the main narrative of the Bayeux Tapestry are two strips filled with ancient beasts, including tail-chasing dogs and tightly knotted swans.
    John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swatch. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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