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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
Once again bringing together d’Adda’s rare and precious fabrics with Louboutin’s iconic silhouettes, the collection mirrors the designers’ ongoing creative exchange.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
With shorter hemlines, thinner straps and breezy fabrics, choosing the right shapewear becomes more about smart design.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
The collections, with thousands of objects, including furniture, art, everyday items, fabrics, children’s toys and family papers (including spy correspondence), look at how generations of the Townsend family lived, as well as what Oyster Bay was like during the 18th and 19th centuries.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
All the rooms have character, with their marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and lush fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
There is an inherent ease to sheer fabrics and lace that feel instinctively right for nuptials set against a bucolic backdrop.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Wash the mat with a cold, gentle cycle, using a small amount of detergent for delicate fabrics.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
From lightweight gauze and breezy crochet to stretch denim and moisture-wicking activewear, the fabrics on these cropped pants and shorts contribute to both their comfort and style.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Use a gentle, fragrance-free detergent and avoid fabric softeners to prevent irritation and residue on delicate fabrics.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
With shorter hemlines, thinner straps and breezy fabrics, choosing the right shapewear becomes more about smart design.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
The collections, with thousands of objects, including furniture, art, everyday items, fabrics, children’s toys and family papers (including spy correspondence), look at how generations of the Townsend family lived, as well as what Oyster Bay was like during the 18th and 19th centuries.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
All the rooms have character, with their marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and lush fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
There is an inherent ease to sheer fabrics and lace that feel instinctively right for nuptials set against a bucolic backdrop.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Wash the mat with a cold, gentle cycle, using a small amount of detergent for delicate fabrics.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
From lightweight gauze and breezy crochet to stretch denim and moisture-wicking activewear, the fabrics on these cropped pants and shorts contribute to both their comfort and style.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Use a gentle, fragrance-free detergent and avoid fabric softeners to prevent irritation and residue on delicate fabrics.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
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Both of those marks targeted a wide swath of categories, from mobile games, jewelry and bags to container goods, textiles, clothing and sporting articles.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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After the spinning and weaving, textiles had to be cleaned and bleached.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2026
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Cloud-accessible quantum platforms, gateways, and hybrid architectures are connecting quantum resources to core enterprise infrastructure.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The company focuses on certification-grade energy storage systems that can be integrated into aircraft propulsion architectures and repeatedly deployed across different platforms once approved by regulators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Allow to sit 10-15 minutes Wipe and scrape the paste gently away with microfiber cloths, soft sponges, and a plastic or silicone scraper.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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In our profession, we’re expected to have batches of clean, absorbent microfiber cloths and clean our tools every after a cleaning appointment.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Heavy dependence on a small number of cloud providers and foundation model developers creates single points of failure that traditional risk management frameworks were never designed to handle.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Importantly, the bill also mandates that the frameworks developed by AI companies be audited annually by an independent third party to ensure compliance with the requirements in the bill — a first for AI legislation anywhere in the country.—
John R. Dearie,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Videos showed fans standing atop taxis, hanging from structures and surging through intersections.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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No structures had been damaged at that time.—
Queenie Wong
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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