as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the path goes up at a pretty steep gradient before leveling off
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Recent Examples of gradient
The team realized the salamanders have a gradient of retinoic acid throughout their arms.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Photo : Open Homes Photography A gradient sunset from the home with Golden Gate Bridge views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
First of all, the gradient pink hues are absolutely gorgeous.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 June 2025
Teyana Taylor Taylor’s Simone Rocha fall 2024 look at the SiriusXM studio played in gradients of black — from the gauzy sheer blouse to the architectural cargo pants — and continued the theme down to her shoes.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Photo : Open Homes Photography A gradient sunset from the home with Golden Gate Bridge views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
First of all, the gradient pink hues are absolutely gorgeous.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 June 2025
Teyana Taylor Taylor’s Simone Rocha fall 2024 look at the SiriusXM studio played in gradients of black — from the gauzy sheer blouse to the architectural cargo pants — and continued the theme down to her shoes.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradient
Noun
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Even on their romantic outing on the ice rink and slopes, the lovebirds chose to wear complementing cozy 'fits.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The lower-level entrance did not meet accessibility standards due to the steep slope of the walkway, according to library officials, and water collected at the base of the walkway near the building, at times entering the building.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Our inclination might be to freeze event planning and ride out the storm, but history shows that innovation thrives in adversity.—
Shawn Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket arced downrange over the Atlantic Ocean, heading northeast to place its payload into the Kuiper constellation at an inclination of 51.9 degrees to the equator.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
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Designed by Moody Nolan, the facade pattern was inspired by Cincinnati's five inclines.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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The difficulty of trekking the roughly 47-mile West Coast Trail, which requires climbing more than 100 ladder systems up steep inclines and crossing swift rivers, effectively limits access to experienced backpackers.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Gradient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradient. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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