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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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Around 57 percent of textiles are biological materials, such as cotton, while 27 percent are polyester, almost all of which is recycled, Garcia Tapia said, limiting exposure to oil price shocks.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Galeon’s in-house design team collaborated with Hong Kong’s InSitu Design to create living quarters defined by sleek marbles, supple Italian leathers, warm woods, and rich textiles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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First-strike platform Mass drivers on the moon would operate largely outside existing early warning and attribution architectures, thereby complicating detection and response by existing early warning systems.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Multiple quantum hardware architectures are converging on this threshold.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Cotton cloths and feather dusters tend to stir dust up and redistribute it.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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The credit card purchases, most of which were itemized on city records as office supplies, included gifts and decorations for family birthday parties, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; $19,000 in groceries, children’s toys, cosmetics, a bed linens, table cloths and home decorations.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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The question is whether your governance frameworks have caught up with what your developers are already doing.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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John Woods, Lombard Odier’s Asia chief investment officer, warned that many families risk squandering wealth without stronger governance and planning frameworks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The Solana Beach City Council approved a second reading May 27 of an ordinance that outlines the types of structures that are allowed in public spaces used for outdoor dining.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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