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

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Recent Examples of fibers That’s why to create the material, the research team produced microscopic fibers containing a purple metal-organic framework (MOF) and zinc oxide nanoparticles. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Its premium European white down fill (85% clusters, 15% down fibers) sits inside a 100% cotton sateen shell that's smooth to the touch and free of the static cling that synthetic alternatives tend to create. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026 Other sources include fibers shed when washing synthetic clothing, worn tire particles in storm runoff and spills of industrial plastic pellets known as nurdles. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Scientists grew mycelium in trays and let the fibers form a solid sheet – think of a leather-like film. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 Its comparison of the three tools consistently places wool among the highest-impact fibers. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Perfect for transitional weather, look for traits like water-resistant wax coating, removable hoods and natural fibers like wool for temperature-regulating comfort. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Once the drying cycle is complete, Parker recommends removing towels immediately so they aren’t exposed to additional heat, making the towel fibers feel rough. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 Products like TimberTech’s next-generation PVC decking offer the look of real wood without wood fibers, making the boards highly resistant to water, weather, and fire. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fibers
  1. threads
  2. wires
  3. filaments
Noun
  • And some 5,000 miles away, at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery in the UK, there’s yet another version — this one elongated and olive-shaped, with its threads of color more spaced apart.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The feature can read, draft and send texts on a user's behalf, search through conversation history, and summarize threads.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of threads
Noun
  • Thanks to solar panels, the lights charge throughout the day (as long as they’re placed in an area that receives sunlight) and emit a warm glow without any wires.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Power at the school went out immediately when the storm hit, Norrell said, and electrical wires tangled in trees were visible along Kedzie Avenue, which borders the school property to the west.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wires
Noun
  • The top glass also slides backward, allowing the heat from the chamber to vent out the top of the machine for softer filaments like PLA and TPU.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Inspired by spider silk, AMSilk uses fermentation to create silk proteins that are then turned into filaments.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of filaments

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“Fibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fibers. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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