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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Sited atop a slope overlooking a popular park in Portland, Oregon, the home, originally designed by architect A.E. Doyle, features two distinct façades, which are landmarked.David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Rescue and relief teams swiftly mobilized to the site of the accident, where the bus sat mangled on a rocky slope near a stream.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition to evoking punk inclinations, this footwear option is designed with Moncler’s logo at the toe, elastic inserts at the front, and a rubber lug sole.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
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Also Thursday morning, new data showed the number of initial jobless claims falling to 216,000 last week, the lowest since May, as the impact of hurricanes faded and employers showed little inclination to lay off workers.Neil Irwin, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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This is more mountainous, in the woods, with some steep inclines, and a lot more rocks and roots.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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As the group navigates harsh terrain with steeper inclines, thee Mountain's Keeper helicopter flies above, drops a note to the ground and offers a choice.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Gradient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradient. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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