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

The rooms, which are decorated with wood and natural fibers, are set back from two miles of stunning Montego Bay beachfront and contain an impressive number of cheerful works of art by Jamaican artists. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Deisseroth first developed tiny fibers to deliver light to cells modified with the light-sensitive gene and said there now are other techniques to switch on or off neurons being studied. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Those grooves encouraged the cells to line up and fuse into fibers that could pull together more effectively. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Parkdale Mills is taking full ownership of Ciclo, with plans to push the technology beyond apparel and into more markets that depend on synthetic fibers. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Because the materials used in synthetic fibers are derived from petroleum, those investments helped lay the groundwork for Sunkyong’s later expansion into oil refining. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Some natural fibers, especially cotton and wool, can shrink in hot water. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

That extends the life of clothing, especially bright colors, delicate fibers and fabrics containing spandex or elastane. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Isolated fibers such as inulin are now increasingly added to foods, including those marketed as high-fiber snack bars, keto-friendly carbs and even soda. — Jean Liew, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026