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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
Suitsupply, a European men’s suit company known for Italian fabrics from mills like Larusmiani and Vitale Barberis Canonico, is also expected to open this year.
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Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
But that shop no longer existed, and Soto purchased the fabrics online for her set of chairs, some 15 in total.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Bieber did away with the stark, black finishes, replacing everything with soft fabrics in sand and cream tones, and hanging a brand sign on a mirror in the entryway—perfect for snapping selfies with Rhode’s viral lip-balm-holding phone case.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
Squeri relates that the pair then spent hours picking out fabrics for shirts, suits, sports jackets, and overcoats, and selecting elegant shoes, socks, and belts.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Heavy compression, thick waistbands, and dense fabrics often trapped heat instead of helping regulate it, so adding an extra layer in peak summer rarely felt appealing.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
That’s why moisture-wicking fabrics can be helpful, especially in high-friction areas.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Still, Perry made an even further impression with her ensemble, which included a long strapless gown and trailing cape made of Italian deadstock duchess satin that was repurposed from surplus tailoring fabrics.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Manufacturing gross output for textiles, fabrics and mill products in particular declined by 4 percent, while apparel fell markedly by 17 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
But that shop no longer existed, and Soto purchased the fabrics online for her set of chairs, some 15 in total.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Bieber did away with the stark, black finishes, replacing everything with soft fabrics in sand and cream tones, and hanging a brand sign on a mirror in the entryway—perfect for snapping selfies with Rhode’s viral lip-balm-holding phone case.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
Squeri relates that the pair then spent hours picking out fabrics for shirts, suits, sports jackets, and overcoats, and selecting elegant shoes, socks, and belts.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Heavy compression, thick waistbands, and dense fabrics often trapped heat instead of helping regulate it, so adding an extra layer in peak summer rarely felt appealing.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
That’s why moisture-wicking fabrics can be helpful, especially in high-friction areas.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Still, Perry made an even further impression with her ensemble, which included a long strapless gown and trailing cape made of Italian deadstock duchess satin that was repurposed from surplus tailoring fabrics.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Manufacturing gross output for textiles, fabrics and mill products in particular declined by 4 percent, while apparel fell markedly by 17 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
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Another is through textiles, such as curtains, blankets, rugs, and pillows.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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All three were selected from the year’s 5,100 submissions hailing from 133 countries and regions, and from a shortlist spanning 20 areas and a range of mediums including ceramics, woodwork, textiles, furniture, bookbinding, glass, metal, jewelry and lacquer.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Counter–uncrewed aerial system (CUAS) technologies have become critical components of modern air defense architectures.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Depending on the use case, that information may include security architectures, cryptographic implementations, authentication and access-control logic, vulnerability remediation code, trade secrets, and other proprietary business logic.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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If the sand has already been used, consumers are advised to carefully clean the area using wet cloths to avoid creating dust, while wearing gloves and a mask.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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These plastic or burlap cloths can be strung on hooks nailed into a structure, or draped over hoops or posts just above the plants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The financing and regulatory frameworks had to be built from scratch.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The cycle that isn’t The idea that economies expand and contract in predictable waves is one of the most durable frameworks in economics.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Two smaller structures rise to six floors each, alongside the 20-story main tower.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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The team also demonstrated that the device could identify hidden structures beneath soft materials, including tumor-like objects embedded in tissue models.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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