Definition of fabricnext
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as in cloth
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) a fabric that is supposed to repel rain while at the same time allowing the wearer's perspiration to escape

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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives

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Recent Examples of fabric Wearing a pair of shorts made with breathable and sweat-wicking fabric can minimize this discomfort and ward off chafing. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 These wide-leg pants are a comfortable day-to-night option, thanks to their elastic pull-on waistband, wrinkle-resistant fabric, and trendy silhouette. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 The lightweight formula foams up in about 30 seconds, creating a layer of tiny bubbles that gradually collapse and sink into skin—no slippery fabric or rinse required. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 In a corner of the living room of her Sacramento home, Hannah Yan puts on a white lab coat and pulls a few swatches of fabric from a rack. Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fabric
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Noun
  • Large flower arrangements lie on the pile of earth; a traditional embroidered cloth drapes over the cross.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Local officials said some structures have already burned in the blaze.
    Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ask about the fee, set a payment structure, and clarify the boundary kindly.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Instead, an eclectic mix of African textiles, Japanese artworks, Turkish rugs, and British ceramics mirrors the round-the-world curiosities of the neighboring British Museum.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That quest to spark happiness during challenging times is precisely what inspired the textile artist Rashelle Campbell to start making her now-signature rugs.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • The renovation was carried out by Vestige Estudio, the hotel group’s own architecture, interior design, and landscaping studio.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While not officially affiliated with the service academy, the luxury hotel that opened at the end of 2024 does draw a lot of inspiration from its neighbor and the Academy’s iconic mid-century modern architecture.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • The plan is to establish a framework for a site-specific maritime nuclear readiness study at the Port of Corpus Christi.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Yet despite the mounting evidence, pregnant women are still only inconsistently recognized as a clinically vulnerable group across public health guidance and government frameworks.
    Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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