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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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Quick pickled cucumbers, dressed with rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil, bring texture and acidity while a classic Mexican mix of minced onion and cilantro finishes things off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"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

Creaminess, spice, brightness, richness, texture — all layered, all working together.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

As his breathing evened out, his skin started to return to its usual deep brown in patches, like a watercolor shifting around, searching for the right shade and texture.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste