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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
The exhibit features papier-maché sculptures and fiber installations made with paper waste.
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Similarly, policymakers deciding which ISPs should get government money might be wise to remember that fiber provides superior and more future-proof Internet service and that Starlink's offers to customers could change at any time.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
For examples, men tend to have more muscle mass, a larger store of fast-twitch muscle fibers, and a higher VO2 max, or the maximum rate of oxygen intake.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
Shop comforter sets, cooling gel fiber pillows, and lightweight quilt sets during Way Day while prices start at $24.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Similarly, policymakers deciding which ISPs should get government money might be wise to remember that fiber provides superior and more future-proof Internet service and that Starlink's offers to customers could change at any time.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
For examples, men tend to have more muscle mass, a larger store of fast-twitch muscle fibers, and a higher VO2 max, or the maximum rate of oxygen intake.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
Shop comforter sets, cooling gel fiber pillows, and lightweight quilt sets during Way Day while prices start at $24.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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Clean electricity is the backbone of modern economies, and its reliability is essential for households, hospitals, transport and businesses alike.—
María Mendiluce,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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For generations, these towns in the Ohio River Valley were the backbone of American industry.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Each time, guards shepherd him to a prison wing beyond a double-barbed wire fence, to a room where Petrova waits.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Using parchment as handles, immediately remove Cake from pan; let cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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The book features contributions from leading activists, artists and ordinary citizens, who tell their own stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations and acts of resistance.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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My performance tells American stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, and they should be told and appreciated by all.—
Annette Hubbell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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One common thread in the response was that women should cover up while breastfeeding.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The set, which is also priced at $20,000, includes ten forks, ten dessert spoons, ten tea spoons and two salt spoons with a matching fiddle-leaf thread pattern.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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But new life and civilizations await, including a villain that will test our characters’ grit and resolve.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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Because buried underneath all the playoff grit and defensive toughness is a generational offensive weapon — one who can shift a game, a series, even a season with the flick of a wrist.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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Ahead of the series premiere on May 29, Biel sat down with InStyle and explained why cutting her hair made sense for her portrayal of Chloe.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Each suite has great amenities from a Nespresso Vertuo coffeemaker, a Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and Molton Brown toiletries.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Quality sleep sharpens your decision-making, improves emotional intelligence and gives you the stamina to lead with clarity and confidence.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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That and his commitment to improving his performance and mental stamina have led him to a lot of athletic success, including with his current team.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 May 2025
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But the most striking difference is that the new species’ filament is surrounded by a thick, transparent sheath.—
Ritsuko Kawai,
Wired News,
5 May 2025
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The ambient material around the exploding star is compressed by the shock waves, creating the lovely filaments and ribbons of gas commonly seen in a supernova’s expanding cloud of debris.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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