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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What you’re after is contrast: some texture left intact, some turned silky, the whole thing feeling more cohesive.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

However, microwave frying alone does not produce the desired texture.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

"It's too gritty, that texture ain't for me."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

They even have muscles that change their skin’s texture.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden