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
If so, apply the goal gradient effect to your relationship by recognizing progress and using it to keep the connection strong and exciting.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
In simulations, the researchers show that this setup can generate acceleration gradients in the range of hundreds of TeV per meter—orders of magnitude greater than conventional RF accelerators, like those in the LHC.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Guests are greeted by a handmade ceramic blue gradient facade — a first taste of the Tiffany iconic hue and a nod to the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s early 20th-century mosaic work.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
The concept gained further traction in the early 2000s:
In 2003, the World Health Organization Europe suggested specific social determinants of health, including the social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, and transportation.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
In simulations, the researchers show that this setup can generate acceleration gradients in the range of hundreds of TeV per meter—orders of magnitude greater than conventional RF accelerators, like those in the LHC.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Guests are greeted by a handmade ceramic blue gradient facade — a first taste of the Tiffany iconic hue and a nod to the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s early 20th-century mosaic work.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
The concept gained further traction in the early 2000s:
In 2003, the World Health Organization Europe suggested specific social determinants of health, including the social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, and transportation.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradient
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Stolarz’s inclination to shout instructions at teammates on the ice, often with serious levels of hostility in the name of competition, comes to him naturally.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs are designed for a combination of reasons, including protecting domestic markets; inviting foreign investment; and becoming more effective using capabilities, inclinations, and talents in other parts of the world.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Walking 5,000 steps up an incline will raise the heart rate more than walking 5,000 steps on flat ground, for example.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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Running, walking, or hiking on an incline can also add extra strain, as can beach volleyball or other activities performed on sinking or uneven surfaces.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Gradient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradient. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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