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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
That means cotton or linen fibers in loose, open weaves to maximize airflow and avoid trapping heat.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
An ounce of cheese plus a few whole grain crackers also gives you protein and whole grains, which are high in fiber and contain calcium and several B vitamins.
—Reyna Gobel, NPR, 19 July 2025
Chickpeas are rich in fiber, B vitamins, and magnesium, all of which contribute to better sleep quality and metabolic health.
—Dr. Samanta Dall’agnese, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Bananas are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, especially potassium.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
An ounce of cheese plus a few whole grain crackers also gives you protein and whole grains, which are high in fiber and contain calcium and several B vitamins.
—Reyna Gobel, NPR, 19 July 2025
Chickpeas are rich in fiber, B vitamins, and magnesium, all of which contribute to better sleep quality and metabolic health.
—Dr. Samanta Dall’agnese, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Bananas are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, especially potassium.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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The backbone of the press corps, many of them died and have been overlooked in the retelling of the war.—
Gary Knight,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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Intellectual property is the backbone of American leadership in technology, medicine, entertainment, and now artificial intelligence.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Jenny and Chris Harmon’s house caught on fire last year when construction workers rebuilding a home on the lot next door used a backhoe to knock down a tree, ripping the electrical wires off the couple’s home.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
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None of our modern green screens and volume technology can compete with the simple magic of watching Christopher Reeve fly through the sky on those invisible wires — or switch effortlessly between Clark Kent and Superman just through posture and syntax.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s a lot of encouragement and support and courage.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Subtle metallic thread detailing featured throughout the design as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Its team had been managing creator collaborations through Excel spreadsheets, endless email threads, and a patchwork of document requests.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Agriculture is invented, only to wear down farmers’ teeth with grit from the stones used to mill grain.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Yes, that bag of grits that’s stashed away in your pantry.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Noun
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May Help Treat Dandruff Some studies suggest that using shampoos or hair tonics with lemongrass may help significantly improve dandruff.3 2.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
31 July 2025
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Her hair, her aesthetic, her caricature of the blonde bombshell all reminded me of Lana.—
Meg Pillow
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Investing In Neurotechnology-Based Solutions: Emerging tools like neurofeedback (i.e., real-time brain training based on EEG data) are gaining interest as non-invasive methods to enhance focus, regulate emotions, and build attention stamina over time.—
Ofer Lidsky,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The current format of the derby -- which rewards stamina/conditioning as much as pure slugging power -- makes finding value by comparing odds across a variety of sportsbooks even more helpful.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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There’s something undeniably satisfying about peeling away a strip and seeing the visible evidence of impurities (think: blackheads and sebaceous filaments) lifted from your skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
24 July 2025
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Textile designers also dreamed of spinning glass filaments into riches just as Rumpelstiltskin spun straw into gold.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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