swatch

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 From linen to boucle, there’s a dedicated space to explore fabric swatches for all of the brand’s nursery seating options. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 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. 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 See all Example Sentences for swatch 

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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swatch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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