fibers

plural of fiber
as in threads
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the fibers found on the victim's body came from a carpet in the suspect's home

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Recent Examples of fibers Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025 The process begins with the selection and collection of production scraps of noble fibers, such as merino wool and cashmere, sourced from Gruppo Florence’s supply chain. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 Key Takeaways Protein is essential for muscle growth and development, helping repair muscle tissue and build stronger muscle fibers. Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025 Most satin robes contain high amounts of silk fibers. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025 It was covered first with a cotton cloth, and that layer was then topped with a maguey mat, a thick textile woven from agave fibers. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 Slice against that, perpendicular to the lines, to shorten the muscle fibers. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Grouping delicate fabrics with heavy items or friction-causing fibers like those of towels can increase wrinkles. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025 These are filled with hypoallergenic gel fibers that keep them feeling chilly against the skin. Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
  • The title No Solace in the Shade, threads autobiography with lineage.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Fleda's Sugar Cookies Fleda Shearer's life was a quilt, stitched together with the threads of family, food, and the many little moments that brought people together.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • Altman’s tech origin story is founding a social-media app with a fashionably missing vowel; AMD CEO Lisa Su’s involves loose wires and, later, the world’s top prize in microelectronics.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This bra has wide straps, side-smoothing panels, and an allover stretchy fit — sans wires poking you in the ribcage.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • Farther out, the counter-jet about 6,000 light-years from the black hole appears as two filaments connected by a hotspot, forming a faint C-shape that's consistent with radio observations, the researchers note in the study.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • These filaments have long been observed in real clusters like Perseus but never before reproduced in a simulation.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Fibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fibers. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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