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 Paul Fredrick offers more than 50 sizes in three fits — classic, tailored and slim — in its shirts, along with tailoring in a wide range of fabrics and sizes. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Bracie was very hands-on, selecting the fabrics, designing the clothes, arranging the photoshoots, and even modeling gowns for posters that will appear in Dillards. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 Then, in the fall of 2023, a friend encouraged him to make TikToks explaining how to recognize great fabrics. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2026 Keep heat, grease, fabrics, and clutter under control, and check appliances and outlets for damage. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026 While sneakerinas were the tennis shoe of the summer, chunky sneakers provide a heftiness that complements fall layers and heavier fabrics. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 The fast-acting solution is effective at lifting stains and spills off carpet, upholstery, and linens to protect all of your household fabrics. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 The same wood, as well as textured fabrics and leathers, can be found in other accents, lending the room an organic vibe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Lighter fabrics or a different color pull more daylight in and change the mood from heavy to airy. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
Noun
  • Another preceding project, O°, explored footwear and textiles made from polyhydroxyalkanoates, or PHA, a thermoplastic produced by bacteria.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The centerpiece accommodates taper candles of your choice, and looks right at home among natural textiles and warm lighting.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026
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  • This leap in power density opens the door to entirely new system architectures.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Design architectures that can introduce emerging compute resources without rebuilding the enterprise around them.
    — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • Martha was a very devoted hostess, Mary was the first person to see the resurrected Christ, and Lazarus was miraculously raised by Jesus from the dead and emerged from the tomb wearing his burial cloths.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Use damp microfiber cloths and dust weekly to trap particles instead of moving them around.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Traditional performance frameworks already distinguish between leading and lagging indicators.
    — Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Integer Technologies will work with Florida State University and its Center for Advanced Power Systems to develop zero-trust security frameworks tailored to shipboard power networks.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
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  • These systems, which are based on mathematical structures called neural networks, excel at cognitive tasks that until recently seemed exclusive to humans.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Researchers also modified the protein to investigate how these structures grow.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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