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as in backbone
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
a person of lesser fiber would not have spoken out against such an injustice
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Recent Examples of fiber
Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
But despite the de-emphasizing of fiber on the federal level, in Lake County at least, it’s proven popular.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Often referred to as downcycling or open-loop recycling, fiber reclamation is a mechanical recycling process in which textile materials are shredded to produce a lower-grade fiber known as shoddy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Regularly washing produce, cleaning household dust, and choosing natural fibers like cotton, wool, and linen over synthetic clothing can further minimize exposure.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
But despite the de-emphasizing of fiber on the federal level, in Lake County at least, it’s proven popular.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Often referred to as downcycling or open-loop recycling, fiber reclamation is a mechanical recycling process in which textile materials are shredded to produce a lower-grade fiber known as shoddy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Regularly washing produce, cleaning household dust, and choosing natural fibers like cotton, wool, and linen over synthetic clothing can further minimize exposure.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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Some backbone and detail on issues such as water, immigration and the role of money in politics could help elevate the conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cotton is the backbone of Levi’s business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The courage to make those choices and keep moving forward is what has defined my journey.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With shoes and swimwear, activewear and accessories, and all the coveted dresses, sweaters, and jeans in between, Free People offers trendy threads for fashion-forward gals on the go who love a touch of whimsy.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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The notion of a mother tongue assumes that language functions as a common thread in families, tying parent to child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House In San Leon, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House will offer a Mother’s Day menu alongside Chef Joe Cervantez’s weekend brunch dishes, including lobster Benedict, hot chicken doughnuts, shrimp and grits and cold seafood platters.—
Ana Khan,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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Unique is meant to embody that racial trauma, but Moore doesn’t possess the grit necessary to make the pain and sorrow resonate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Her hair, which is long, dark, and curly, had recently been treated to a bathroom Manic Panic job, and the front strands were dyed a light peach.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The label was constantly asking them to dress sexier, or to style their hair a certain way.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
3 May 2026
Noun
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One had to marvel at Springsteen’s stamina.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Any editor can tell you—visiting Milan for Salone del Mobile and all of its surrounding events is an exercise in stamina.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Most notably, the potential for injectable, self-locking filaments offers a promising solution for biomedical needs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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When experimenting to create the electric lightbulb, in 1879, Thomas Edison and his team succeeded in getting a carbon filament to burn for fourteen and a half hours.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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