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 New fabrics, like rumpled viscose and a parachute-y nylon, added both softness and volume in interchangeable sets and standout dolman-sleeve trench coats. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 That very female, feminine thing — all those fabrics and floating things — that was especially Judianna Makovsky. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Miss Pop looked to Harry Zankov's first collection for the beloved brand for inspiration, drawing from the deep browns, vivid greens, and sheer fabrics to create a handful of distinct manicures for the runway. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026 For the children’s floor, the designer chose bright rugs, fabrics, and wall paints. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2026 The site recommends breathable fabrics like cotton, avoiding heavy blankets that trap heat, and using a cold compress or a warm sitz bath before bed to ease irritation. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Best Vuori Leggings Deals Vuori is known for its buttery-soft fabrics and stretchy, supportive leggings that stay in place through even the sweatiest, toughest workouts. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 This has pushed scientists to look for new, more sustainable materials that could replace conventional synthetic fabrics. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Machine drying saves time and space while softening fabrics like jeans for a more comfortable feel. Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • Overall, Oeko-Tex issued 60,495 certificates and labels for textiles and fibers meeting their standards, an increase of 5 percent over last year.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There are also reams of delicate textiles, artfully gathered, ruched, scored, and creased (designs can be machine-birthed and hand-finished, and vice versa).
    Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • Anthropic has accused Chinese companies such as Moonshot AI, DeepSeek, and MiniMax of the practice, while OpenAI believes DeepSeek's V3 and R1 model architectures were distilled from its own GPT-4 and GPT-4o models.
    Kate Rooney,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Tech leaders should evaluate whether their own systems are prepared for tomorrow’s unknowns by focusing on modular design, flexible architectures, automation and simple low-code configurations.
    Miroslav Katsarov, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spraying them with a garden hose or using cool cloths.
    Chad Murphy, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Right Way When cleaning, skip the abrasive sponges for soft cloths and use cleaners specially designed for ceramic cooktops.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • Alongside safety protocols, new liability frameworks are being looked at so that commercial nuclear ships can be insured at reasonable market rates.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Models and orchestration frameworks are commoditizing rapidly.
    Gopi Duddi, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • The horse was found amid structures and artifacts that have revealed more details of military and daily life inside ancient Egyptian fortresses, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a Wednesday statement.
    Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Laws used to criminalize dissent remain in force, intelligence and security agencies retain essentially the same structures and practices, and authorities have taken no steps to disarm or dismantle the colectivos.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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