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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
Certain kinds of fabrics never do well, because of the drape or the hand feel.
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Tommy Hilfiger,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Designers are increasingly emphasizing breathable fabrics, relaxed silhouettes and versatile layering, especially given current climate and lifestyle trends.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
He was covered from neck to boots in fabrics soaked with permethrin—a pesticide modelled on the toxic pyrethrin found in chrysanthemum flowers.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The retailer uses high-quality fabrics for their clothing, making each item feel far more luxurious than the price tags suggest.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
This summer's pant trends are all about looser fits, breezier fabrics, and leg-baring silhouettes.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Vinegar is easier on fabrics than bleach.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
This one recalls tablecloth fabrics, but features a UV-resistant poly weave instead that works indoors and out.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
This combo uses the LuxCare Wash system, which delivers deep cleans while being gentle on fabrics thanks to smart load-sensing technology and responsive temperature control.
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The Home Depot,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Tommy Hilfiger,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Designers are increasingly emphasizing breathable fabrics, relaxed silhouettes and versatile layering, especially given current climate and lifestyle trends.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
He was covered from neck to boots in fabrics soaked with permethrin—a pesticide modelled on the toxic pyrethrin found in chrysanthemum flowers.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The retailer uses high-quality fabrics for their clothing, making each item feel far more luxurious than the price tags suggest.
—
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
This summer's pant trends are all about looser fits, breezier fabrics, and leg-baring silhouettes.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Vinegar is easier on fabrics than bleach.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
This one recalls tablecloth fabrics, but features a UV-resistant poly weave instead that works indoors and out.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
This combo uses the LuxCare Wash system, which delivers deep cleans while being gentle on fabrics thanks to smart load-sensing technology and responsive temperature control.
—
The Home Depot,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
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There are many designers and brands, both legacy and emerging, who excel at making moments, turning textiles into literal expressions of an emotional experience.
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Suddenly, an American apparel brand is forced to figure out how to open and manage a compliant, local bank account in Mumbai just to pay for its textiles.
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Where Android suppliers such as Qualcomm and TSMC need to support a wide range of system architectures, Apple’s engineers only have to focus on the iPhone.
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According to the researchers, the findings provide general design principles that could guide the development of future organic photovoltaic materials and device architectures.
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There were bloodied cloths and sheets near the slide.
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As laundry professional Melia Long explains, cotton, fleece, and other garments that shed lint can damage your cleaning cloths.
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Students create portfolios at the end of each unit, which are assessed on common core standards, historical and cultural frameworks, and school-specific rubrics developed by Miss Major Middle.
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States that have streamlined permitting, strengthened RPS frameworks and designed tax credit incentive programs that can withstand legal scrutiny are already seeing results.
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South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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And each office door mimics a storefront similar to shopping arcade structures.
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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