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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 material will then be reintroduced into downstream supply chains, where it will be converted into yarns and fabrics ready for end-use consumer applications.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Dress With Air in Mind Natural fabrics like cotton, silk or wool reduce static and help skin breathe.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
And in spring 2026, there are more options than ever for flattering cuts, breathable fabrics, and interesting combinations.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Others pieces lean distinctly Parisian, like the refined tailoring in lightweight fabrics and printed silk scarves.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Tekin anticipates brands will look to winterize their fabrics through materials that evoke a soft wool-like or warm touch sensation, while remaining suitable for everyday denim wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Most of the furniture was upholstered in the label’s own fabrics.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Dozens of socks of all colors and fabrics arc overhead and rain down on the sandy pit.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
For example, costumes had to be recreated using more fire-retardant fabrics, and Beetz’s famous head of hair needed its own precautionary measures.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Dress With Air in Mind Natural fabrics like cotton, silk or wool reduce static and help skin breathe.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
And in spring 2026, there are more options than ever for flattering cuts, breathable fabrics, and interesting combinations.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Others pieces lean distinctly Parisian, like the refined tailoring in lightweight fabrics and printed silk scarves.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Tekin anticipates brands will look to winterize their fabrics through materials that evoke a soft wool-like or warm touch sensation, while remaining suitable for everyday denim wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Most of the furniture was upholstered in the label’s own fabrics.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Dozens of socks of all colors and fabrics arc overhead and rain down on the sandy pit.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
For example, costumes had to be recreated using more fire-retardant fabrics, and Beetz’s famous head of hair needed its own precautionary measures.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
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The Singapore Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world's great urban green spaces, inspired everything from the color palette (soft greens, aqua blues, natural wood tones) to the botanical motifs that appear in textiles and art throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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These are baskets, textiles, ceramics and other handcrafted items made by artisans who depend on fair trade partnerships for their livelihoods.—
Serena Sato,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2026
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What looked like a narrow corridor of cosmic architectures now opens into an embarrassment of possibilities.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Organizations may experiment constantly, yet their architectures of experimentation increasingly resemble one another.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
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Rinse your scrubber and squeegee blade frequently, and swap out cloths when they get saturated.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Stick with microfiber cloths for the best results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Flexible loads, intelligent storage, and advanced demand coordination should be treated as capacity resources in grid planning, with regulatory frameworks updated accordingly.—
Brian Barlow,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Supporters say introductory courses had become too focused on contemporary social-justice frameworks and that the new standards restore an emphasis on classical thinkers, empirical methods and a broader range of perspectives.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The conflagration turned more than 14,021 acres to ash, killed 19 people, destroyed 9,414 structures, and badly burned another 1,074.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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