Thesaurus results for FABRICS

fabrics

noun

plural of fabric

as in textiles

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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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 fabrics Stick to loose clothes with breathable fabrics like linen and cotton. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026 When considering paint colors and fabrics, pick a mix of shades and patterns that complement each other, rather than ones that compete for your attention. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Linen is one of my favorite summer fabrics for everyday wear and travel. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 Look for indicators like silk webbing, tunnels on fabrics, and small holes in natural fibers. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Instead, Lightmatter is putting large numbers of lasers directly onto silicon, which Kim believes could soon support much denser optical scale-up fabrics. — IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2026 According to the brand, the collection is inspired by timeless summer traditions and reimagines two iconic American fabrics, denim and bandana, in -- of course -- the brand's bestselling waterproof tote. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 8 July 2026 The cotton then goes to Laguna Fabric’s circular knitting mill in Los Angeles, where it is knitted into fabrics and dyed. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 My grandma taught me the importance of choosing high-quality fabrics like cotton and linen, which just so happen to be seasonally appropriate during this East Coast heat wave. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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The new rule also could see more unique designer deadstock textiles become available for purchase.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
The apparel company, founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Guillaume Gibault to promote textiles made in France, has since expanded beyond men’s underwear to include women’s undergarments, T-shirts, socks, swimwear, and other clothing.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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Choose architectures that connect the phone system directly to the speech engines and bot, with as few stops in between as possible.

— Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Some researchers have asserted that agents need particular kinds of internal architectures to govern the relationships between senses, cognitive processes, actions, and needs.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026

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Focus on versatile, multipurpose items like dish soap, white vinegar, and microfiber cloths to simplify your routine.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
For example, microfiber cleaning cloths should be separated into a wash load of their own to avoid breaking down the fibers, just as white linens are best washed alone to get the softest and cleanest laundry.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

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Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
The challenge is keeping these frameworks in sync with technology.

— Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of frameworks

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Instead of building parts one layer at a time, the system hardens the printing material all at once, producing seamless structures.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Key structures discovered include a basilica church and the remains of two watchtowers, said head archaeologist, Mahmoud Massoud in The Guardian.

— Lea Tran, TheWeek, 10 July 2026

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