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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By contrast, some considerably heavier origami-style folding kayaks have flat planing hulls, and are thus harder to keep going in a straight line.
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Ben Coxworth
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers have demonstrated a new way to precisely place quantum light sources on chips using DNA origami, offering a potential path toward scalable quantum devices.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
But many other offline, tactile hobbies, like pottery, origami and even blacksmithing, have gained traction online with Gen-Z and millennials recently.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Towel folding, also known as towel origami, is a creative, relaxing experience for children.
—Melissa Grzybowski, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Ben Coxworth
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers have demonstrated a new way to precisely place quantum light sources on chips using DNA origami, offering a potential path toward scalable quantum devices.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
But many other offline, tactile hobbies, like pottery, origami and even blacksmithing, have gained traction online with Gen-Z and millennials recently.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Towel folding, also known as towel origami, is a creative, relaxing experience for children.
—Melissa Grzybowski, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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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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