fastener

Definition of fastenernext

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Recent Examples of fastener Push on it and the load distributes across the whole shell instead of finding the weakest fastener. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026 The humble fastener has enthralled Chamberlain for years—so much so that a tattoo of a singular button is etched into her upper arm. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026 Born in Grosse Point, Michigan, Stevens’ father was an architect and his mother was a math teacher whose family had started a sizable fastener business in the auto industry in the early 1900s. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The sight led him to imagine a new kind of fastener, one that wouldn’t rely on knots or glue. — Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025 And new for the season, the brand presented a family of grainy leather and lightweight suede flap bags — in small and mini styles and sizes — with the signature H fastener. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 Thrills & Chills Pet Banana Costume The main part of this costume — the banana peel — wraps around her neck and stomach and is secured with a stretchy hook and loop fastener. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 That’s because the power supply is too close to the edge of the case to put a fastener there. — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastener
Noun
  • The outerwear was seemingly fabricated out of a faux-fur fabric, which added volume to areas like the collar and sleeves.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • While many traditional blue-collar workers are seeing a boost, including truckers, the biggest blue collar beneficiaries, according to Bachaud’s data, are welders and pipefitters.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Even as Democrats target his Virginia district to capitalize on a favorable 2026 environment, McGuire is doing the opposite of Republicans in some competitive races, who are softening their ties to Trump.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, it can be worn over T-shirts, tank tops, and blouses, like the tie-knot one Stewart wore.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Other modifications include a one-piece floor, improved hold-down handles and reduced bulk, Steber said.
    — Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Inside, hold-down straps, water-resistant storage, and multiple accessory pockets add to its organized feel.
    — Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Their marketing falsely listed SpaceX and xAI as holdings, the SEC claims, when the funds never held investments in those companies.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Kushner revealed in March that Affinity had made 28 investments so far, but the size of its stake in Phoenix relative to the rest of its holdings remains unclear.
    — Allegra Goodwin, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Fastener.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastener. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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