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swatch
/swɑːtʃ/
Definition
1
A small sample of fabric, material, or color, typically used for matching or reference purposes.
2
A representative specimen or patch cut from a larger piece, often in design, fashion, or painting contexts.
Examples
The fashionista clutched a velvet swatch like it was the last ticket to Paris Fashion Week, ignoring how it clashed with her neon sneakers.
He painted a tiny swatch of 'Midnight Brooding' on the wall, only to realize it made his apartment look like a moody teenager's diary.
In the boardroom, the designer dramatically unveiled a leather swatch, convincing the suits that faux fur was so last apocalypse.
She collected paint swatches obsessively, turning her kitchen table into a chaotic rainbow that even Joseph’s coat would envy.