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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“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

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

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Their findings suggest that combining traditional frying with microwave heating may reduce oil absorption while maintaining the crispy texture people expect.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

So, for example, if we wanted to describe the oral texture of something, one of the attributes we would look at is slipperiness.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

texture

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