Synonyms of fibers

fibers

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threads
• wires
• filaments
• hairs
• bristles
• yarns
• microfibers
• ropes
• cords
• strings
• tufts
• fuzzes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fibers

For the most part, that excludes animal fibers like leather and virgin cashmere. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

The paper aims to both demonstrate how fibers are released and to generate actionable solutions to the issue. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Males typically have a greater proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers, improving explosive speed and power. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Women also carry a higher proportion of fatigue-resistant slow-twitch muscle fibers, and studies of ultra-distance trail runners have found women sustain less peripheral fatigue and lose less maximal force than men competing at equivalent levels. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Inside each connection box, distribution fibers had to be joined to cables leading to individual houses, one strand at a time—around 150 in each box. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026

Specialized rainwater-collection trays have also been designed using a blend of bamboo and wood fibers to help sparse rainfall reach deeper soil layers. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

The handwoven natural fibers give this bathroom tray an organic texture without feeling overly coastal or too casual. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Instead of weaving fibers, the team grew dense mats of mycelium, the threadlike filaments of which naturally intertwine into cohesive sheets. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026