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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 collections, which encompass furnishing fabrics, wall coverings and trimmings, mark his second collaboration with the global lifestyle brand headquartered in Thailand.
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Bambina Wise, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Santi leaned heavily into fabrics and décor from Italian brands Minotti, Paolo Castelli, Casamilano, Foglizzo, Dedar, Rubelli, and Maria Flora for both the interior and exterior.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
During the cocktail reception, the five student finalists debuted their eveningwear capsule collections crafted from premium Supima cotton fabrics, created through a months-long mentorship program led by Bibhu Mohapatra, an alum of the Fashion Institute of Technology.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
From stone countertops to warm hardwoods and linen fabrics, natural materials take center stage.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The fabrics utilize the same aerodynamic principles as a golf ball, whose dimpled surface causes a ball to fly further by using turbulence to reduce drag.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2025
As noted, some rug types should not be cleaned at home, like Oriental or Persian rugs; this is all the more true for older rugs, as age only makes fabrics more delicate.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Aster weaves an inescapable nightmare out of sunshine, blindingly white fabrics, and garlands of flowers.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Her brand, The Loom Art, works with over 500 artisans to make apparel from handwoven or hand-embroidered fabrics found across India's small towns since 2018.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Bambina Wise, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Santi leaned heavily into fabrics and décor from Italian brands Minotti, Paolo Castelli, Casamilano, Foglizzo, Dedar, Rubelli, and Maria Flora for both the interior and exterior.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
During the cocktail reception, the five student finalists debuted their eveningwear capsule collections crafted from premium Supima cotton fabrics, created through a months-long mentorship program led by Bibhu Mohapatra, an alum of the Fashion Institute of Technology.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
From stone countertops to warm hardwoods and linen fabrics, natural materials take center stage.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The fabrics utilize the same aerodynamic principles as a golf ball, whose dimpled surface causes a ball to fly further by using turbulence to reduce drag.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2025
As noted, some rug types should not be cleaned at home, like Oriental or Persian rugs; this is all the more true for older rugs, as age only makes fabrics more delicate.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Aster weaves an inescapable nightmare out of sunshine, blindingly white fabrics, and garlands of flowers.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Her brand, The Loom Art, works with over 500 artisans to make apparel from handwoven or hand-embroidered fabrics found across India's small towns since 2018.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
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While exploring the waterfront, don’t miss the WaterShed and Alfred Gallery Mall, which showcase artisan crafts, jewelry, textiles, and more.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Bokser created the Vermillion collection to address the need for eco-friendly textiles in hospitality settings.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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To find a better solution, the researchers built an algorithm to engineer useful disordered architectures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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By integrating new technology, automation, and zero-trust architectures, CSPM tools are working to ensure the future of cloud security.—
Wyles Daniel,
Ascend Agency,
28 Oct. 2025
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Microfiber cloths absorb excess liquid and lift dirt.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The restaurant violated 18 standards, including an employee wearing a watch while preparing food and soiled wiping cloths on prep surfaces.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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His approach emphasized scalable systems and strong operational frameworks, principles that now underpin BioLife Science.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Block has also open-sourced its bitcoin frameworks and white papers and launched a real-time bitcoin dashboard showing its holdings and price data.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Though so many structures in Altadena may be gone, the bonds between its people have only gotten stronger since the tragedy.—
Esther Tseng,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Nov. 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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