1
a
: a sample piece (as of fabric) or a collection of samples
b
: a characteristic specimen
2
: patch
3
: a small collection
4
Examples of swatch in a Sentence
She looked at fabric swatches to select material for the drapes.
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His methods involve material and surface exploration, drawing or painting for digital prints, and working on hand embroidery and knit/crochet swatches.
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Allure, 16 Sep. 2024
Through a process of comparing different color swatches to someone's hair, skin, and eyes, and determining the person's color undertones and chroma, a specific seasonal category is assigned.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024
Fabric swatches line one wall, and her designs, which include shoes, are displayed throughout the intimate space.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
Inside, the brand’s archives were on full display, transporting guests decades back via vintage brand tags, early aughts polaroid stills, and fabric swatches from collections past.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024
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Allure, 16 Sep. 2024
Through a process of comparing different color swatches to someone's hair, skin, and eyes, and determining the person's color undertones and chroma, a specific seasonal category is assigned.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024
Fabric swatches line one wall, and her designs, which include shoes, are displayed throughout the intimate space.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
Inside, the brand’s archives were on full display, transporting guests decades back via vintage brand tags, early aughts polaroid stills, and fabric swatches from collections past.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swatch. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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swatch
noun1
: a sample piece (as of fabric) or a collection of samples
2
: patch entry 1 sense 3
swatches of hair
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