1
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The user sent Steven two images of card No. 44 — with different jersey swatches.
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Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
These swatches are labeled using various examples of how different people of Middle Eastern and North African descent identify themselves, including Sudanese, Southwest Asian, Brown, Mixed, Levantine, Yemeni, Palestinian, etc.
—Denise Lu, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2024
Clients can try on sample jackets and trousers in various sizes and view representative swatches of the PML archive before placing an order.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
Designers love these swatches and the multiplicity of weaves to choose from.
—Rachel Dickinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
And there are six surviving swatches of that dress stained with Lincoln’s blood.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
The original is currently in the Kyoto Costume Institute, meaning that the Balenciaga ateliers in Paris designed and recreated the dress for Ms. Mulligan using only sketches, photographs, and a swatch as guides.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Even in miniature, three-dimensional drapes, silhouettes, and finishes were more evocative of the final product than simple sketches and swatches.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
The never-ending list of color swatches available might feel a bit overwhelming, but Galloway recommends sticking with colors that have warm undertones.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
These swatches are labeled using various examples of how different people of Middle Eastern and North African descent identify themselves, including Sudanese, Southwest Asian, Brown, Mixed, Levantine, Yemeni, Palestinian, etc.
—Denise Lu, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2024
Clients can try on sample jackets and trousers in various sizes and view representative swatches of the PML archive before placing an order.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
Designers love these swatches and the multiplicity of weaves to choose from.
—Rachel Dickinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
And there are six surviving swatches of that dress stained with Lincoln’s blood.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
The original is currently in the Kyoto Costume Institute, meaning that the Balenciaga ateliers in Paris designed and recreated the dress for Ms. Mulligan using only sketches, photographs, and a swatch as guides.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Even in miniature, three-dimensional drapes, silhouettes, and finishes were more evocative of the final product than simple sketches and swatches.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
The never-ending list of color swatches available might feel a bit overwhelming, but Galloway recommends sticking with colors that have warm undertones.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 15 Feb. 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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