swatch

noun

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 Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026 Smaller swatches of The Blue and other memorabilia are available to fans starting at $40. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026 Any kind of media or color swatches that catch your eye can be included. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026 Start with a small swatch on the back of your hand to spot-test, and if everything looks clear, apply the product once per day (or every other day) to make sure your skin is accepting it well. — John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swatch
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  1. tape
  2. strip
Noun
  • Stream cassette tapes wirelessly through headphones or speakers, and even choose between batteries or USB-C for portable power.
    — Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 17 July 2026
  • In recent years, the two nights of the Creative Arts Emmys have been edited into a tape delayed special on FXX; talks are ongoing to bring that back this year with the first two nights of the Emmys.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of tape
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  • On the tour of East Asia a year ago, Liverpool had to wear the previous season’s Nike strip and delayed confirming squad numbers as the new contract with Adidas didn’t start until August 1.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Bangkok’s thirst for new rooftop cocktail bars is being slaked these days at Sanctuary, which offers a view of the glimmering Sukhumvit strip — Bangkok’s Broadway — 34 floors below.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of strip

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