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the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives
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Recent Examples of fabric
Heat can damage and weaken the fabric, causing clothing to look worn faster.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Underneath her jacket, Knightley put a modern spin on the classic dress shirt, with light fabric and layering.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Spanx AirEssentials Crewneck Tunic is the platonic ideal of an in-flight layer, thanks to its incredibly comfortable and breathable fabric blend of stretchy tencel modal, polyester, and elastane.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Also known locally as batakari, the loose-fitting fugu smock is made from handwoven strips of cotton fabric stitched together to form a flowing robe, often worn over trousers and paired with a matching cap.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Underneath her jacket, Knightley put a modern spin on the classic dress shirt, with light fabric and layering.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Spanx AirEssentials Crewneck Tunic is the platonic ideal of an in-flight layer, thanks to its incredibly comfortable and breathable fabric blend of stretchy tencel modal, polyester, and elastane.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Also known locally as batakari, the loose-fitting fugu smock is made from handwoven strips of cotton fabric stitched together to form a flowing robe, often worn over trousers and paired with a matching cap.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabric
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Wash rubber or synthetic boots with a gentle cloth or sponge with mild soap and water.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Instead, use a damp cloth to clean them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But determining how to structure reimbursements would be tricky, as the costs of the tariffs flowed through the economy in the form of customers paying the taxes directly as well as importers either passing along the cost indirectly or absorbing them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The funding will also allow for construction of an ornamental structure to enhance the park’s performance pavilion, as originally envisioned.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Alma is a middle-aged textile artist whose children have left home.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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If the 15 percent flat rate tariff lasts longer than 150 days, apparel, leather products, and textiles may see price increases.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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In Poland’s Owl Mountains, an underground Nazi complex lies underneath the fairytale Baroque architecture of Książ Castle.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Surrounded by luxurious homes and lush landscaping, its location is a destination all on its own—offering visitors DIY architecture tours, birdwatching, and mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The non-binding memorandum of understanding on rare earths establishes a framework for cooperation between the two countries, focusing on reciprocal investment, exploration, mining and artificial intelligence applications, among other issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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However, the new framework goes further.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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