as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the path goes up at a pretty steep gradient before leveling off
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Recent Examples of gradient
This was combined with a linear regression on the job growth values from 2005-2023 to find a gradient of the line of best fit (the overall trend.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The facade features terracotta bricks in shades that range from dark brown to almond, arranged in a pixelated gradient inspired by Georgia’s red canyons.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
This year’s United Center court for the Bulls will feature an all-black border and a return of the red hardwood, although toned down slightly in a darker gradient.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
The retailer is selling a gradient green 40-ounce FlowState Quencher for Elphaba.
—Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The facade features terracotta bricks in shades that range from dark brown to almond, arranged in a pixelated gradient inspired by Georgia’s red canyons.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
This year’s United Center court for the Bulls will feature an all-black border and a return of the red hardwood, although toned down slightly in a darker gradient.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
The retailer is selling a gradient green 40-ounce FlowState Quencher for Elphaba.
—Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradient
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Aspen’s swath of five-star resorts, boutique hotels, and world-famous ski and snowboarding slopes make for a winter wonderland that keeps giving even after the holidays (and well into spring).Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Full load on steep slopes almost seems to hint at a dirt bike, but surely an 890cc V-twin in the slippery stuff would simply become unmanageable.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Although the natural inclination is to think of a marathon as something done on foot, or by people who are known as ambulatory, the NYC Marathon does have a program for the race that’s inclusive of wheelchair users.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Smullen’s inclinations here reek of resentment rather than a healthier competitiveness that would drive him to bring a solid case against his main suspect.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Of course, hormones peak in November, but by late October, testosterone levels are on a sharp incline, nearing the top.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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Heidrick’s 2024 board monitor data shows a steep incline in the number of diverse directors elected after 2019 that has since leveled off.Alena Botros, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Gradient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradient. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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