fastener

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Recent Examples of fastener 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 Inspired by Velcro, the original hook-and-loop fastener invented in 1948 by Swiss engineer George de Mestral, the novel product enables structural components to be securely connected and easily separated when needed. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastener
Noun
  • The Tailleur section features a short redingote dress by Alaïa from the fall 2005 collection in navy blue wool cloth with a small flat collar, pleats on the hips, and decorative stitching.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The collar and three snap buttons on the front offer a more professional vibe, while the ribbed material adds texture.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Along with the sports news, Sensical Gaming has forged ties across FAST, apps and subscription channels with creators Abdallah Smash, DanTDM, Ethan Gamer, KREW, Shiloh & Bros, and Stacy Plays.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films were launched in 2019 by EFP and ACC to promote the diversity of European cinema in the Arab world and strengthen ties between Arab film critics and European filmmakers.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Inside, hold-down straps, water-resistant storage, and multiple accessory pockets add to its organized feel.
    Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • These hold-down test-firings are typically one of the final milestones in a Starship launch campaign before SpaceX moves the rocket to the launch pad.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Konstantin Sokolov The Russian‑born American investor is involved in infrastructure and energy holdings.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • But because index funds hang on to their holdings for long periods, voting is even more important for this group, Lipton said.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Fastener.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastener. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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