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Recent Examples of fibers
While other plant fibers have been explored, this team was the first to harness the unique grain profiles of bourbon stillage.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
With both these highly transparent fibers and more mature lasers to create light pulses, long-distance optical communication was born.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Breaking that cycle will require simultaneous action across multiple fronts, including stronger policy frameworks, financial incentives and clearer demand signals from brands, such as commitments to incorporate recycled fibers into products.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
Flax grown in the French regions where Everlane sources produces longer fibers than those cultivated in many other areas of the world, which the company said improves both durability and softness.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Just make sure to read the manufacturer’s directions for dilution and application, and always use the cleaner sparingly to prevent it from soaking into the wood fibers.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The geometric tulip motif has a vintage look that still feels aligned with today’s trends and the washable jute and wool blend won’t pick up dirt or stains as easily as more delicate fibers.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
With both these highly transparent fibers and more mature lasers to create light pulses, long-distance optical communication was born.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Breaking that cycle will require simultaneous action across multiple fronts, including stronger policy frameworks, financial incentives and clearer demand signals from brands, such as commitments to incorporate recycled fibers into products.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
Flax grown in the French regions where Everlane sources produces longer fibers than those cultivated in many other areas of the world, which the company said improves both durability and softness.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Just make sure to read the manufacturer’s directions for dilution and application, and always use the cleaner sparingly to prevent it from soaking into the wood fibers.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The geometric tulip motif has a vintage look that still feels aligned with today’s trends and the washable jute and wool blend won’t pick up dirt or stains as easily as more delicate fibers.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fibers
Noun
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Throughout, there are instances where the filmmakers, in their effort to craft an intricate, humanistic mosaic, leave some compelling threads unexplored in favor of moving the story along.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those threads likely ran through the retrograde and may still be unfolding now.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without needing batteries or wires, the Moso Natural air-purifying bag attracts particles out of the air like a magnet, and continuously works to remove odors and harmful pollutants from your home, filled with just one powerful ingredient -- moso bamboo charcoal.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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My pop would solder wires to two foot-long metal rods, and then solder battery clips to the other ends.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This leads to a network of galaxies, galaxy groups, galaxy clusters, and large-scale filaments of structure, with enormous cosmic voids between them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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However, their progress has been hindered by dendrites—microscopic metallic filaments that grow on the electrolyte and trigger short circuits.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fibers. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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