How to Use gradient in a Sentence

gradient

noun
  • An ombre gradient makes this simple fall mani look so chic.
    Seventeen Editors, Seventeen, 20 Oct. 2020
  • From the female bird’s point of view, then, the positive size-distance gradient makes all the objects in the court appear to be the same size.
    Mary Bates, Animals, 24 Nov. 2020
  • That creates a gradient in surface tension, which pulls liquid back into the film, stabilizing the foam.
    Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 10 Nov. 2020
  • The lights in this option have 28 dynamic modes like strobe, flashing, gradient, breathing and other light patterns.
    Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 3 Nov. 2020
  • However, this gradient can only form if the surface tension changes nonlinearly with the bulk ratio of the two liquids.
    Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Dish towels can be functional and pretty, like these dish towels with their ombre gradient grid designs in assorted colors and fringed edges.
    Jolie Kerr, CNN Underscored, 6 Nov. 2020
  • In some cases, the thinning of the interface also generates a gradient in surface tension.
    Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Temperatures are converted into a gradient of colors, ranging from cool blues to warm oranges.
    Robin Marantz Henig, National Geographic, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Options range everywhere from primary-color hues, to pastel shades, to gradient lenses.
    Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 24 June 2024
  • There is a sharp age gradient: Mortality rises steadily with age, and the disease is far more likely to be fatal in the elderly.
    Anchorage Daily News, 31 Oct. 2020
  • Kulldorff said the sharp age gradient in deaths from covid-19 is not sufficiently appreciated.
    Joel Achenbach, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Oct. 2020
  • This positive gradient makes the area look both uniform and small, while making—thanks to the Ebbinghaus illusion—the male and any colorful objects appear larger.
    Mary Bates, Animals, 24 Nov. 2020
  • These high-fashion sunglasses feature sophisticated Italian styling with clean, modern lines and smokey gradient lenses.
    Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 29 Nov. 2020
  • The stones are cut in precise gradient sizes to fit the pattern of the swirl.
    Carol Besler, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
  • The bottoms of both cleats are a gradient from gold to white.
    Jack McKessy, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The view is gorgeous with the sky a gradient pink and orange.
    R29 Team, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
  • Plus, the gray gradient lens is a stylish update to flat black.
    Jaylyn Pruitt, Peoplemag, 11 Nov. 2023
  • This hair has to do with the rate of change, or the gradient, of space-time’s curvature at the horizon.
    Gaurav Khanna, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2024
  • The secondary kit features a gradient of teal to white.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The gradient creates a subtle transition to the rest of the glass.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024
  • The gradient between those with feet of snow and those with just inches will be very tight.
    Adrienne Vogt, CNN, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The shade is also present on the watch’s seconds hand, which features a black to red gradient.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The orange and teal gradient knit dress fit Cardi like a glove.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Strong southerly gradient winds will be present across the state ahead of the cold front, bringing wind gusts of up to 35 mph, the briefing states.
    Brianna Kwasnik, Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2022
  • To make the color work on fairer complexions, go with a lighter gradient of the shade.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Paint your walls with a gorgeous gradient technique in just a few steps.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Optimize the altitude and gradient and the turns and so on.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 14 May 2022
  • In the big pink sea of breast cancer risk, Black women have little idea where along the pink gradient their risk falls.
    Angus Chen, STAT, 30 June 2022
  • The water depth was varied, with steep gradients in places.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2023
  • In addition, both new variants feature an elegant gradient blue dial.
    Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 July 2024

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