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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
The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In the ’90s, Lilly Pulitzer was revived after its founder’s retirement, transitioning to stretchier fabrics yet keeping the same amount of elegance and femininity in every new release.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Slightly more expensive fabrics have several layers sewn into the lining to guard against most conditions.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
From lightweight gauze and breezy crochet to stretch denim and moisture-wicking activewear, the fabrics on these cropped pants and shorts contribute to both their comfort and style.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Unlike hot plasma or arc welding, this cold plasma operates at room temperature and poses no risk to fabrics or human skin.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding properly helps protect their sensitive skin and keeps fabrics comfortable.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Delicate fabrics such as lace, silk, wool, and many activewear materials can be damaged by the longer wash times and stronger agitation.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Its strong, heat, chemical and electricity-resistant fibers can be separated into thin threads useful in a wide variety of products from fabrics to construction insulation.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In the ’90s, Lilly Pulitzer was revived after its founder’s retirement, transitioning to stretchier fabrics yet keeping the same amount of elegance and femininity in every new release.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Slightly more expensive fabrics have several layers sewn into the lining to guard against most conditions.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
From lightweight gauze and breezy crochet to stretch denim and moisture-wicking activewear, the fabrics on these cropped pants and shorts contribute to both their comfort and style.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Unlike hot plasma or arc welding, this cold plasma operates at room temperature and poses no risk to fabrics or human skin.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding properly helps protect their sensitive skin and keeps fabrics comfortable.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Delicate fabrics such as lace, silk, wool, and many activewear materials can be damaged by the longer wash times and stronger agitation.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Its strong, heat, chemical and electricity-resistant fibers can be separated into thin threads useful in a wide variety of products from fabrics to construction insulation.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
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Notably, Hess said, the latest tranche of tariffs, levied under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targets countries such as Bangladesh, China, India and Vietnam—all key manufacturing hubs where the bulk of the world’s textiles are produced.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Other works include wearable pieces that are embroidered and feature patchwork to reflect the artist’s culture and heritage, sculptures made of textiles, a fabric book, puppets and more.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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An engineer evaluates two architectures and sees the cost-per-inference difference in their AI chat session, during the development cycle, not weeks later.—
Udam Dewaraja,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Commercial space expertise Apex contributes satellite production capabilities that align with emerging defense space architectures.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Wet wiping cloths sitting next to a handwash sink needed to be in a bucket of sanitizer solution when not being used to wipe.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Depending on the quality, most bath towels should be replaced every 2 to 5 years (wash cloths and hand towels, every 1 to 2 years).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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Chesnut said El Mencho, raised in the deeply Catholic Mexican state of Michoacan, echoes other criminal actors who’ve balanced villainy and veneration, bypassing traditional religious frameworks to absolve ― or even justify ― the deeds that reap their daily bread.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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That distinction helps explain why federal agencies appear willing to collaborate with AI developers through voluntary testing programs while simultaneously maintaining detailed compliance frameworks for crypto firms.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Some people stopped to take in the canopy shade structures and brand new indoor pavilion.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Past laboratory tests frequently detected intense magnetic structures emerging from this expansion, but scientists could not pinpoint their origin.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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