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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
Unfortunately, one wrong swipe of the nail polish brush can leave your couch in a messy situation since nail polish is notoriously difficult to remove from fabrics.
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Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
In fact, pairing it with natural materials and textural fabrics creates a space that not only feels calm but also inviting, says James Mellan-Matulewicz, creative director at Bobbi Beck.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Consider details that are softer, less constrictive, and that feel more comfortable overall, whether that’s luxurious, touchable fabrics like silk or fine ribbed knits or slip silhouettes and wrap dresses or tops.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The heat from the dryer can cause those stretchy fabrics to degrade meaning droopy leggings, saggy shorts, and stretched out tanks.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Plus, cleaning vintage fabrics, especially those that have been hanging for years, can be expensive.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Over the course of his career, Banks also has served as design director of Merona Sport, introducing new colors and fabrics that helped sales skyrocket.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s latest round of products tied to Season 4 includes collections with Dove, Pandora jewelry, fragrances from COTY, NYX makeup and Liberty fabrics with more teatime supplies available at Walmart.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Santi leaned heavily into fabrics and décor from Italian brands Minotti, Paolo Castelli, Casamilano, Foglizzo, Dedar, Rubelli, and Maria Flora for both the interior and exterior.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
In fact, pairing it with natural materials and textural fabrics creates a space that not only feels calm but also inviting, says James Mellan-Matulewicz, creative director at Bobbi Beck.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Consider details that are softer, less constrictive, and that feel more comfortable overall, whether that’s luxurious, touchable fabrics like silk or fine ribbed knits or slip silhouettes and wrap dresses or tops.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The heat from the dryer can cause those stretchy fabrics to degrade meaning droopy leggings, saggy shorts, and stretched out tanks.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Plus, cleaning vintage fabrics, especially those that have been hanging for years, can be expensive.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Over the course of his career, Banks also has served as design director of Merona Sport, introducing new colors and fabrics that helped sales skyrocket.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s latest round of products tied to Season 4 includes collections with Dove, Pandora jewelry, fragrances from COTY, NYX makeup and Liberty fabrics with more teatime supplies available at Walmart.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Santi leaned heavily into fabrics and décor from Italian brands Minotti, Paolo Castelli, Casamilano, Foglizzo, Dedar, Rubelli, and Maria Flora for both the interior and exterior.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
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Once a textiles factory, the hotel has ‘shabby chic’ lovingly pinned to its moodboard, with peeling paint and exposed steel woven into its elegant, but deceivingly effortless, design.—
Stephanie Gavan,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s because almost 75 percent of the EU’s post-consumer textiles are incinerated or landfilled at the end of life, the European Environment Agencyfound.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Tensor said the Robocar can charge from 20 to 80 percent in around 10 minutes at an average power of roughly 400 kW and supports both 500V and 750V architectures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tesla, Rivian and several Chinese companies have zonal electrical architectures on the road.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Microfiber cloths or cotton rags are good options.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Use microfiber cloths—preferably slightly damp ones—to attract and trap dust, rather than just pushing it around or sending it airborne.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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Because health care has been relatively slow to develop AI governance frameworks, CFOs are increasingly being asked to approve significant investments in technology their organizations may not yet have the internal expertise to evaluate or manage, Freestone said.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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In practice, the idea behind Trade The Pool is relatively straightforward - applying institutional-style capital allocation and risk frameworks to individual traders.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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In all, more than 8,000 California wildfires blackened 525,223 acres, killed 31 people and burned 16,512 structures in the past year, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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