FIBER Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

fiber

noun

ˈfī-bər

Definition of fiber

as in backbone

the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship a person of lesser fiber would not have spoken out against such an injustice

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as in wire

a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the fibers found on the victim's body came from a carpet in the suspect's home

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Recent Examples of fiber Avoid overdrying, which can degrade the integrity of the individual cotton fibers. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 Dry cleaners have access to solvents and techniques that can safely remove wax and stains without damaging fragile fibers. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Cotton and other cellulosic fibers absorb more water and take longer to dry than synthetic fabrics, Gagliardi explains. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 Hamshaw says that for most people, tempeh can be eaten every day as it is minimally processed soy food that provides protein, fiber, iron, and unsaturated fat. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiber

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Noun

The house and its grounds form the backbone of filming locations, though certain spaces on the property were either too cramped or did not provide the right lighting for film production.

— Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
The agency had to completely overhaul its outdated technological backbone, Patel told Fox News Digital.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of backbone

Noun

In Proserpina, eleven vertical yellow wooden rods, enrobed in layers of gray and maroon wire netting, increase in length around a wire-mesh spiral that reaches three feet at its tallest point.

— Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
Multiple wires and devices plugged into a single power outlet.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of wire

Noun

That woman, prosecutors said, went home and didn’t shower for three days, allegedly seeking to preserve his ejaculate on her body while working up the courage to report the incident to the Los Angeles Police Department.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
By sharing their journeys with such honesty and courage, Dec, Dan and Saskia revealed the reality of rebuilding a life after stroke, and the truth behind the long and unforgiving journey to reclaim the right to live an independent life.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

The Beauty wrapped its season in early March with a lot of loose threads; in July, the show’s cast was released.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Lifehouse remains the great white whale of Townshend’s career, and a narrative thread throughout the documentary.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of thread

Noun

The fight itself became a contest of grit between two legends—both past their prime but unbroken in will.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Lange, bless her, lends some stability to this narratively shaky material through her performance, effectively conveying a mix of vulnerability and grit as Constance.

— Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of grit

Noun

The role required Cruise to transform with prosthetics (including a fat suit and thinning white hair) and a put-on Southern accent, but, mostly, the absurdist satire demanded his full acting range.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Nutrafol is continuing with its holistic approach to hair health with its newest stock keeping unit.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of hair

Noun

Ambitious mukbang-ers eager to prove their gastronomic stamina descended on Red Lobster locations across the country to consume absurd quantities of shrimp.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
This 35% discount brings an already affordable crowd favorite straight into impulse-buy territory, giving travelers, students, and outdoor fans a chance to grab long-lasting battery stamina and water-resistant durability.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of stamina

Noun

Astrophotographer Kevin Boardman captured this spectacular view of the Crescent Nebula, revealing intricate filaments of gas surrounding a massive star nearing the end of its life some 4,700 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Specialty and professional-grade filaments typically cost $30-plus per spool.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of filament

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