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texture

[teks-cher] / ˈtɛks tʃər /
NOUN
charactertistics of a surface
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balance character composition consistency fabric feeling makeup nature pattern quality sense smoothness structure surface taste touch
STRONG
arrangement being coarseness constitution disposition essence essentiality feel fiber fineness flexibility form framework grain intermixture make nap organization roughness scheme stiffness strategy tissue warp weave web woof
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lot
STRONG
disarrangement disorganization politeness

Example Sentences

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"Human eyes and brains are highly sensitive to subtle changes in colour, texture, and other surface characteristics," it says.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Humans can understand how lighting changes surface details, like how angled lighting reveals texture but reduces visible color.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“Duets” by Josef Albers is a study on paired compositions that are in dialogue: in form, in color and in texture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Creating lower fat versions that still deliver the same taste and texture could help consumers make healthier choices without feeling like they are missing out.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Its smooth texture calmed him a little bit.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.