fabric

1
as in cloth
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) a fabric that is supposed to repel rain while at the same time allowing the wearer's perspiration to escape

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as in structure
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 Collaborations with global technology partners also allow the label to refine fabrics, extend life cycles and optimize comfort with sustainability in mind. Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025 In addition to the 45 Draper X3 shuttle looms, Kaka Cotton has ownership of 52 Picanol President looms, rare European shuttle looms from the 1950s that bring additional versatility for narrow-width selvedge denim and specialty fabric production. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025 In the back, there’s an elastic fabric that’s accommodating for wide calves, as confirmed by multiple shoppers, which can stretch to fit over thicker pants, jeans, and so forth. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Its soft, velvety fabric and rounded arms invite guests to sit down and stay awhile. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fabric
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  • It was covered first with a cotton cloth, and that layer was then topped with a maguey mat, a thick textile woven from agave fibers.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Instead, early actors and prop makers probably just pantomimed bloodless violence, at most using bright red cloth to signify gore.
    Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • The structure is surrounded by native trees, and a walking path runs under the structure with bricks that include the names of fallen workers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The museum will also build a new welcome center, gift shop and open-air event pavilion with a permanent roof structure for shade.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • Vicunha’s fabrics like Pietro Regen as well as textile waste is used throughout.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
  • It was covered first with a cotton cloth, and that layer was then topped with a maguey mat, a thick textile woven from agave fibers.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • Keney innovations include RibbonFET, a new transistor architecture enabling efficient scaling, and PowerVia, a backside power delivery system enhancing energy flow.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Charging an electric vehicle is about to get much quicker, thanks to ChargePoint's next generation Direct Current (DC) fast-charging architecture.
    Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • Najmeh told state television that the vote is taking place under a new temporary electoral framework established by a decree issued earlier this year by al-Sharaa.
    Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Phase number one, which Hamas has accepted is the president's framework for release.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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