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 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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Noun
  • The Surf Gang producer stays busy with a new tape that links an eclectic cast of 25 collaborators with his shimmery beats.
    Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
  • Cristobal studies tape of every player UM signs, but Smith does a lot of the necessary legwork, because even Cristobal — with his tireless work ethic — can’t do everything.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The handle comes with one original Athena Club cartridge, which has a skin guard to prevent nicks and a hyaluronic acid serum strip.
    Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
  • The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swatch. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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