Synonyms of swatches

swatches

noun

plural of swatch

as in tapes

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.

Related Words

• tapes
• strips
• lists
• bindings
• straps
• bandages
• bands
• ribbons
• belts
• swaths
• girths
• slips
• slats

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swatches

In addition to the garment collection, documentary materials, including thousands of original sketches, patterns and swatches, are now housed at the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives at Cornell University Library. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

In a corner of the living room of her Sacramento home, Hannah Yan puts on a white lab coat and pulls a few swatches of fabric from a rack. — Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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

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