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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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Like for example, [gestures towards a flannel swatch] which is our standard fabric, but with a waterproof finish.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
This is a special—and stressful—period, but unfortunately, your employment won’t pause in the wake of color swatches, cake tastings, and scouring flight alerts for your honeymoon.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
This is a special—and stressful—period, but unfortunately, your employment won’t pause in the wake of color swatches, cake tastings, and scouring flight alerts for your honeymoon.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swatch. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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