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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The familiar chewy texture and tangy flavor of sourdough come from a complex mix of microorganisms that ferment the dough.

From Science Daily

We’re looking for softness here — in texture, in flavor, in overall vibe.

From Salon

Mr. Frampton used 16- and 24-track recorders for greater texture, tapes that ran faster than normal to pick up more information, and Dolby noise reduction to isolate the music from crowd noise during songs.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Some people like to keep in a little pulp for extra texture and fiber.”

From Salon

The attraction is in the haunting texture of the picture, its delicate, breathy wonder.

From The Wall Street Journal

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