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 Like her grandmother, Queen Mother Sirikit, whose royal patronage focused on the preservation of the country’s silk and traditional handwoven textiles, Nariratana too intends to leverage her position as a royal — and the Sirivannavari brand — to pave the way. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 May 2025 Her vivid, maximalist still lifes depict layered familial heirlooms, Judaica, flowers, and textiles made by Panamanian indigenous women. Lily Marks, Time, 5 May 2025 When printing textiles, gum arabic played the indispensable role of a thickening agent that helped bind dyes on fabric. Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025 Future research will be directed toward developing stretchy glass, ceramics and textiles. Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for textile
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Noun
  • Each pattern is available in your choice of peel and stick or pre-pasted wallpaper that is moisture and steam resistant and can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • The aluminum can contained 598 total coins, which had been arranged into 11 tidy columns and wrapped in black cloth.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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  • The fabric is made to keep you cool by allowing airflow and drawing away moisture, helping regulate your temperature for year-round comfort.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 15 May 2025
  • But the frame is sturdy, the upholstered fabric is soft and durable, and the slats are nice and supportive.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 15 May 2025

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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