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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
Boiling Clothes Won't Get Them Cleaner In the past, when options for doing laundry were more limited, boiling fabrics to sterilize and clean them was a common practice.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Its hem is uneven, patched in places where fabric once gave way; the thread of one sleeve fades into another, like memory stitched into form.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
These allow the fabric to send tactile signals that the body can instantly recognize without visual or auditory input.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Using eco-conscious fabrics like Tencel, Bemberg and organic cotton, Dongre’s sustainable approach has earned her Butterfly Mark certification from The Naraai Project, recognizing her efforts in ethical sourcing, energy efficiency and circular design.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Its hem is uneven, patched in places where fabric once gave way; the thread of one sleeve fades into another, like memory stitched into form.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
These allow the fabric to send tactile signals that the body can instantly recognize without visual or auditory input.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Using eco-conscious fabrics like Tencel, Bemberg and organic cotton, Dongre’s sustainable approach has earned her Butterfly Mark certification from The Naraai Project, recognizing her efforts in ethical sourcing, energy efficiency and circular design.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 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
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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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The race’s result will likely shape the state's legal and political framework for years to come, and may influence national debates about political speech, accountability for public officials and the boundaries of campaign rhetoric.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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On the technical front, the platform supports multiple engines and frameworks, with native templates alongside integration with Godot and Phaser.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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