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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
Afghan women are those threads — strong, essential and inseparable from the fabric of the nation.
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Nargis Habib, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Not Testing Stain Removers The most effective stain remover for wine, hydrogen peroxide, can also bleach darker fabrics.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
The introduction of more breathable fabrics and styles for the typically two-piece white garments is key, especially for those who struggle to wear them for medical reasons or live in warm climates.
—Holly Meyer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
As music and dance meld in celebration of artistry, culture and history, evil descends, threatening to devour the fabric and heart of the community, and all that Smoke and Stack have worked to achieve.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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Nargis Habib, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Not Testing Stain Removers The most effective stain remover for wine, hydrogen peroxide, can also bleach darker fabrics.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
The introduction of more breathable fabrics and styles for the typically two-piece white garments is key, especially for those who struggle to wear them for medical reasons or live in warm climates.
—Holly Meyer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
As music and dance meld in celebration of artistry, culture and history, evil descends, threatening to devour the fabric and heart of the community, and all that Smoke and Stack have worked to achieve.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabric
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Snag drinking glasses for 50% off and organic cotton cloth napkins for more than half off, plus check out big savings on entire dinnerware sets and more.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Use a microfiber cloth to wipe it down.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Flares such as this one reveal the presence of incredibly large stars near the hearts of galaxies and shed light on the very structure of galaxies, Ford said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This modularity allows researchers to easily tailor specific functions — such as efficient ionic conduction — into the material without compromising the fundamental stability or overall structure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hospitality textile maker Bokster has launched a new bedding collection that aims to benefit the environment by reducing carbon emissions and microplastic fiber pollution.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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While her silhouettes are global, her clothing is rooted in the rich heritage of the textiles and her painterly use of color and sculptural silhouettes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Expansive lawns, multiple patios, and intimate courtyards throughout the property create spaces for gatherings of any size, while the careful integration of architecture and landscape—bridges, circular entryways, waterfalls, and streams—ensures a sense of discovery at every turn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Adopting the Southern view, the Supreme Court issued opinions that severely undermined the legal architecture of Reconstruction.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dual‑level engineering of metal–organic framework Taking on this challenge, the team showcased dual‑level engineering of metal–organic framework (MOF)‑derived hierarchical porous carbon nanofibers for high‑performance lithium–sulfur batteries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Privacy and civil liberties advocates also warn these surveillance tools represent a grave threat and say there is not a sufficient regulatory framework in place or oversight to ensure federal agents are using new technologies in a way that protects privacy and constitutional rights.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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