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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The color of the year has been around since 1999 and, contrary to what some may believe, is not just a handful of people at Pantone looking at swatches and placing their bets.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Those seeking a quieter spot opted for chats on a cozy sofa in the back of the shop, tucked away in a room hung with fabric swatches.
—Carly Olson, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
There are dozens of fabric swatches to choose from too.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2024
The Pantone Color Institute partners with standout brands such as Porsche and Nespresso and even TV shows such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, breaking down character color profiles and matching them to Pantone color swatches.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Those seeking a quieter spot opted for chats on a cozy sofa in the back of the shop, tucked away in a room hung with fabric swatches.
—Carly Olson, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
There are dozens of fabric swatches to choose from too.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2024
The Pantone Color Institute partners with standout brands such as Porsche and Nespresso and even TV shows such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, breaking down character color profiles and matching them to Pantone color swatches.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swatch. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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