fabrics

plural of fabric
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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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as in architectures
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 Most European hotels and house rentals don’t have air conditioning, so lightweight fabrics and layered styles are essential. Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The industry is still leaning toward comfort stretch or rigid constructions over super stretchy fabrics. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 Airy linen is one of the season’s quintessential fabrics, offering a cool and moisture-wicking alternative to heavier materials. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The material palette is more akin to that of a superyacht or high-end hotel rather than a traditional cruise ship, with natural timbers, textured stones, warm metals, and soft fabrics. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 August is one of the hottest months of the year, making flowy silhouettes, shorter hemlines, and breathable fabrics essential. Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Tahiliani staged a brief presentation with models in his latest designs — the most standout being a series of gowns with foam corsets that mimicked the human torso, draped with fabrics in the same color. CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Some Squishmallows use different fabrics and materials for accent colors. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 Natural leather remains the timeless classic, followed by chocolate brown, black, butter, and sandy shades—colors that pair effortlessly with linen, cotton, light denim, and all the fabrics that fill a summer wardrobe. Selene Oliva, Glamour, 26 July 2026
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Noun
  • The study also looked at the secondhand clothing market, specifically noting whether a country absorbs used textiles or exports them to other nations.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every seat is upholstered in stylish beige and cream-colored textiles and offers seven inches of recline, 40 inches of pitch, and 19 inches of width.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Real resilience requires multiple independent paths for critical missions, utilizing diverse government, commercial, and allied capabilities across various architectures and supply chains.
    Charles Beames, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The project seemingly changed architectures at one point, progressing from fully electric to the same platform as the new X5, adding the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Prepare yourself with warm water, mild dish soap, and microfiber cleaning cloths.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
  • These cloths are also soft enough not to scratch your pots and pans, but sturdy enough to hold up to daily wiping, drying, and mopping.
    Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Consulting and academic contexts still favor frameworks with a single quantifiable maximand.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • National governments should set standards, build regulatory frameworks and create financing mechanisms.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Donations can help raise awareness of historic structures and places across Colorado, structures similar to the Cherry Creek Arch Bridge.
    Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As more financing moves into customized private structures, investors and regulators will need to watch for opacity, concentration, and the temptation to confuse financial engineering with genuine economic productivity.
    Jim Zelter, Fortune, 31 July 2026

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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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