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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
While honoring one’s heritage remained important, displaying U.S. flags symbolized that immigrants are part of the American social fabric.
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Chinyere Osuji, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
Using warp yarn from Mount Vernon Mills in Trion, Ga., Proximity has produced thousands of yards of fabric.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Made of a breathable fabric that wicks away perspiration, Sliwa says all New Yorkers should wear them in the stifling subway system.
—John Ficarra, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
The crochet neckline elevates this otherwise simple tee while keeping it easy to style, and its breathable fabric is lightweight, stretchy, and a great pick for travel days.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
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Chinyere Osuji, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
Using warp yarn from Mount Vernon Mills in Trion, Ga., Proximity has produced thousands of yards of fabric.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Made of a breathable fabric that wicks away perspiration, Sliwa says all New Yorkers should wear them in the stifling subway system.
—John Ficarra, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
The crochet neckline elevates this otherwise simple tee while keeping it easy to style, and its breathable fabric is lightweight, stretchy, and a great pick for travel days.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabric
Noun
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Let the paste sit for a few minutes, then wipe it off with a damp cloth.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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And now, the label has debuted a new fine cloth that encapsulates its esteemed shotguns.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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File-level tools have deep knowledge of the PST file structure, enabling more complete and accurate reconstruction than raw-level tools, which depend largely on file signatures and file system metadata.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Center Court and the Grandstand (existing) Both existing structures − which stand as the tallest and largest buildings on site − received upgrades ahead of the 2024 tournament, including brand-new seating.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What innovation or development holds the greatest potential to improve operations in the apparel and textile industries?—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Aug. 2025
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Two guest lecturers showed slides and described early examples of fibres and textiles.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is a compact, lightweight mobile-AI architecture designed to run locally on a smartphone.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Spend your days wandering through the walled city, taking in the architecture, and your nights dancing salsa with warm, local people.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nearly five years later, a framework is finally in place.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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Socialize governance frameworks and educate employees on policy adherence.—
Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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