Enable using the linear-gradient while setting up the backgroundColor for the Slider component. For example:
XML

<Slider class="left-gradient" minValue="0" maxValue="100" value="50" />

CSS

.left-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(to left, orangered, green, lightblue);
}

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