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 Related Articles The garment was sheer in places, while others were more opaque, as is the nature of most lace fabrics. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 In the 16th century, a dress was also a small fortune made up of fabrics, embroidery, and precious metals. — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026 Nineteenth-century-style rooms have printed fabrics on the walls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 Use gentle cycles, cold water, and air drying to protect fabrics and maintain softness. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026 Rich Handel, laundry expert at Consumer Reports, warns that tossing heavy fabrics like denim in with lighter or more delicate pieces creates excess friction that wears down the softer items. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
Noun
  • Its worldwide significance is exhibited through drawings and textiles, offering visitors an impactful experience.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The vibe is all about rich textiles when creating a witch-worthy home, so think cozy throws, lush rugs and velvet curtains when shopping for pieces that add texture to your space.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • While rivals like Hyundai utilize ultra-fast 800-V architectures that charge in under 18 minutes, VW remains tethered to a 29-minute peak.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Microsoft is combining multi-agent orchestration, advanced reasoning, HPC, robotics and potential quantum capabilities within emerging scientific and enterprise architectures.
    — Ingrid Vasiliu Feltes, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the basement, investigators also uncovered a pail filled with bloody cloths, which could have been a key piece of evidence in the case.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Liberty is also stocking fabric dust bags, matching cleaning cloths, handwoven envelopes and note cards as part of its service in the new space.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Yet China itself has developed AI safety frameworks addressing autonomous agents and the risk of AI escaping human control.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Officials will also consider requiring independent verification of AI companies' safety frameworks and risk reports, while expanding the kinds of critical safety incidents companies must report to the state.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Expanding Shorts into episode-like structures taps into the platform’s burgeoning living room audience, more than 35% of which watched YouTube Shorts on TV in July.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Realizing this opportunity will require PE firms to adapt their investment structures, with implications likely to reach their portfolio companies (PortCos).
    — Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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