origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē 
: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes
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That isn't a problem with an experimental new type of tube, that's inspired by both origami and bamboo.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Oct. 2024
This kind of abstract leap—from origami to life-saving medical technology—is beyond AI’s capabilities.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
This one also has a button fastener and elastic edges to help keep it on, taking some of the origami work out of wrapping your hair.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
To illuminate local culture, there’s also sessions on Vietnamese lantern making or origami.
—Regan Stephens, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Oct. 2024
This kind of abstract leap—from origami to life-saving medical technology—is beyond AI’s capabilities.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
This one also has a button fastener and elastic edges to help keep it on, taking some of the origami work out of wrapping your hair.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
To illuminate local culture, there’s also sessions on Vietnamese lantern making or origami.
—Regan Stephens, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgäm-ē
: the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes
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