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Recent Examples of textile
This reaction releases an electron, which travels to the second compartment to reduce carbon dioxide into formate, a versatile chemical used in textiles, paints, and pharmaceuticals.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
These textiles slowly rot and release greenhouse gases, while synthetic or mixed fabrics release chemicals, microplastics, and forever chemicals.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Hockney was born July 9, 1937, in Bradford, a large industrial city whose chief export was woolen textiles.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
In one son’s room, a monumental antique textile found in Istanbul stretches up to a skylight, serving as both artwork and a practical curtain.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
These textiles slowly rot and release greenhouse gases, while synthetic or mixed fabrics release chemicals, microplastics, and forever chemicals.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Hockney was born July 9, 1937, in Bradford, a large industrial city whose chief export was woolen textiles.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
In one son’s room, a monumental antique textile found in Istanbul stretches up to a skylight, serving as both artwork and a practical curtain.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for textile
Noun
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The Green Bay Packers and San Antonio Spurs are seemingly cut from the same cloth.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The same can be said for cotton cloths and rags.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Noun
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This Sampeel dress is a beautiful addition to your summer travel wardrobe with its thick, wrinkle-resistant fabric, flattering cut, and (perhaps most importantly) $20 price tag.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Lined with a subtle floral embroidery, the fabric was woven by Stephen Walters and Sons in Suffolk.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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