Definition of textilenext
as in cloth
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India

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Recent Examples of textile 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 For her work, dealing with concepts of race, queerness, femininity, and beauty, Thomas equally draws inspiration from art history, popular culture, and African textiles, among other sources. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026 Reliance Industries, whose broad conglomerate empire includes everything from petrochemicals to textiles and mass media, will build the data center for Meta and deliver the facility within two years, with an option to scale, the U.S. company said in a release. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 June 2026 Led largely by immigrant women who wanted higher pay and better working conditions at their Massachusetts textile factory, the strikes were the first in which song played a crucial role. Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile
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Noun
  • There’s a growing movement to bring back small rituals, like lighting candles, using cloth napkins, pulling out the good china on a random weeknight, and saying a toast before the first bite.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • Candles, cloth napkins, the good china on a random Wednesday, a quick toast before the first bite.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Antiques mix with more contemporary wallpapers and fabrics, creating a comfortably eclectic vibe.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • The breathable fabric is ideal for hot, humid days whether stateside or abroad.
    Sarah DiMuro, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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