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Recent Examples of fibers
Woods, stone, natural fibers enliven the senses.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
After washing, trace amounts of detergent components can remain embedded in textile fibers.
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Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Next, the larvae spin a cocoon, incorporating things like carpet fibers and other floor debris.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Fabric-wise, this skirt is made of a blend of fibers that marries the buttery-softness of Nulu with the four-way stretch of Lycra for extreme flexibility and comfort.
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Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Compared with synthetic fibers, which slough off microplastics that pollute waterways, land and air, natural fibers can be grown or raised in ways that sequester carbon, improve soil health and reduce inputs like pesticides, resulting in a lower environmental footprint, Pingree said.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Over time, the sheets' fibers begin breaking down and grime such as body oils no longer washes out as well, causing the sheets to become less sanitary.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
The grass is mixed with plastic green fibers for extra stability and firmness.
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Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
So, unlike traditional fibers with a single core and two optical bands, the new fibers actually have four cores, with three optical bands working simultaneously.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
After washing, trace amounts of detergent components can remain embedded in textile fibers.
—
Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Next, the larvae spin a cocoon, incorporating things like carpet fibers and other floor debris.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Fabric-wise, this skirt is made of a blend of fibers that marries the buttery-softness of Nulu with the four-way stretch of Lycra for extreme flexibility and comfort.
—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Compared with synthetic fibers, which slough off microplastics that pollute waterways, land and air, natural fibers can be grown or raised in ways that sequester carbon, improve soil health and reduce inputs like pesticides, resulting in a lower environmental footprint, Pingree said.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Over time, the sheets' fibers begin breaking down and grime such as body oils no longer washes out as well, causing the sheets to become less sanitary.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
The grass is mixed with plastic green fibers for extra stability and firmness.
—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
So, unlike traditional fibers with a single core and two optical bands, the new fibers actually have four cores, with three optical bands working simultaneously.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fibers
Noun
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It’s wrapped with a stunning jacquard fabric expertly milled with fine threads in Limonta, Italy.
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What scent compatibility means for couples today Putting these threads together, scent compatibility is emerging as a quiet but powerful factor in modern relationships.
Noun
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The wife of friend Isaac Leonard Ellwood suggested that two wires twisted together would hold the nail in place better — and the inexpensive yet effective design stuck.
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There’s a spirit of exorcism in this approach, an implicit belief that certain loud sounds are more like elemental beings to be summoned than the logical result of wires and inputs.
Noun
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Each is created through a proprietary layering process in which hundreds of ultra-thin filaments are arranged at alternating angles, then fused under heat and pressure to form a composite of exceptional rigidity.
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But those thread-like mushroom filaments also bind soils together, which enhances soil structure, drainage, and moisture retention.
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“Fibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fibers. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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