texture
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3.8
- noun
- /ˈtɛkstʃər/
- Specialized
:
textura
- It's all very real behaviour, and I think that adds a tremendous amount of texture to the movie.
- color and texture
- texture of life
- rich texture
OK, OK, so, so a texture of pessimism.
- OK, OK, so, so a texture of pessimism.
- Sights, sounds, tastes, textures and smells leave us.
- And that's a really interesting like how texture matters, how color matters.
Examples
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The texture of the fabric feels soft and luxurious against my skin.
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It just brings such nice texture and a bright pop.
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These have the same texture as the feathers that were in the boy's book.
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You can feel it in the marvelous texture of this poetry.
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Underlying cultural values and beliefs give meaning and texture to the context in question.
Academic text (1992) -
It does have a unique texture.
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Do they notice and savor the texture of everyday life more?
Academic text (1997) -
A narrative creates a story with texture, characters, suspense, and plot.
Academic text (2017) -
I sensed its guidance as my life took on depth, texture, and nuance.
Fiction book (1997) -
Learning to recognize the subtle textures and colors of a recording canvas is important to understanding pop music.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
54
4.3
The pattern of fibers in materials like wood or leather
A look on a surface that makes it seem bumpy or patterned
Compounds
How Distinctive
25
4.1
4
6.0
- Specialized
39
3.8
279
2.3
1
3.3
1
4.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
Texture comes from the Latin texere 'to weave'. A helpful image is different features or details as threads woven into a scene; their mix gives the texture or character of something.