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
  • Police cordoned off the neighborhood with yellow tape while forensic investigators worked through the scene.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Winningly, Canadianly, the Ostrich Army had marked these hazards with do not enter tape and traffic cones; the fake bomb was accompanied by a sign reading explosive.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The couple also featured a strip of sonogram images on the picnic blanket.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Use it in salads by marinating in soy sauce, lime juice, and black pepper, cutting it into thin strips, and sauteing with a little coconut oil.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swatch. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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