as in slopes
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 gradients
The range of possibilities allows the velvet effect to be applied in many other ways—from a subtle version, perhaps only on the tip of the classic French manicure, to more daring designs with abstract nail art, gradients, or metallic chrome details.
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Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
At its core, the technology exploits salinity gradients between water sources.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
For a bold expression, Specialist Paint Finishes offer an endless spectrum of hues, from striking metallics to custom gradients.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The architects will be tasked with bringing best practice to any plans, be that working on seat size, stand gradients, or removing the roof to form an extra tier.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In September, Polène unveiled a collaboration with Chinese glass artist Jinya Zhao, which took the shape of a geometric sculpture made of blown glass and leather off-cuts and created in two watercolor gradients of lavender and amber.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Known for surrealistic designs and sculptural shapes, Harri transformed mostly wide-leg jeans into optical illusions with through prints and gradients.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Those stronger gradients boost efficiency and grounds osmotic generation in existing systems rather than the lab.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
At its core, the technology exploits salinity gradients between water sources.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
For a bold expression, Specialist Paint Finishes offer an endless spectrum of hues, from striking metallics to custom gradients.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The architects will be tasked with bringing best practice to any plans, be that working on seat size, stand gradients, or removing the roof to form an extra tier.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In September, Polène unveiled a collaboration with Chinese glass artist Jinya Zhao, which took the shape of a geometric sculpture made of blown glass and leather off-cuts and created in two watercolor gradients of lavender and amber.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Known for surrealistic designs and sculptural shapes, Harri transformed mostly wide-leg jeans into optical illusions with through prints and gradients.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Those stronger gradients boost efficiency and grounds osmotic generation in existing systems rather than the lab.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradients
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Winter is a busy time, especially in towns with popular ski slopes like Ludlow’s Okemo Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort in Warren.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The east slopes of the Oregon Cascades could see between 6 and 10 inches above 4,500 feet, according to the NWS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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View gallery - 6 images Californian e-mobility outfit Viribus has launched a new electric trike family, with tasty specs like a 1,200-W peak motor on offer for pedaling or throttling up inclines, as well as dual shocks, rear differential, and a two-step folding design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cosmos is asking us to define our aspirations and inclinations.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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LaCombe, who played forward in his youth, has shown great improvement in his own end but still has the offensive inclinations to be a point producer.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Gradients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradients. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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