fiber

noun

ˈfī-bər How to pronounce fiber (audio)
Definition of fibernext
1
as in backbone
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship a person of lesser fiber would not have spoken out against such an injustice

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2
as in wire
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 fiber Rather than loading up on sugar and additives, the recipe centers on compounds tied to winding down, including L-theanine, magnesium, lemon balm, chamomile and chicory root fiber. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 In addition to potassium and magnesium, quinoa contains soluble and insoluble fiber, which supports digestion and directly affects blood pressure levels. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026 Researchers have found the diet, which is full of fiber-rich plants and lean proteins, can improve heart health and longevity. — Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 These varieties are rich in fiber and protein, as well as key minerals such as manganese, folate, iron, and more. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
  1. backbone
  2. wire
  3. courage
  4. thread
  5. grit
  6. hair
  7. stamina
  8. filament
Noun
  • Darzalex, considered a backbone therapy, is J & J’s biggest single drug by sales.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Then there are the casual beachfront spots that give Las Terrenas its backbone.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of backbone
Noun
  • Mostly undrafted in fantasy drafts, Fannin and Gadsden were valuable waiver-wire acquisitions at a thin position.
    — John Riker, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • In the aftermath, Zettle made a likeness of a black vulture out of wire and cloth and hung it on a tree.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • At their best, natural leaders with the courage to take on what others won’t.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Its concluding images emphasise a clichéd concept of motherhood, as though to put a neat bow on what was in fact a more complex story of trust, patience and everyday courage.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of courage
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  • The most successful arrangements typically share a common thread, whether that’s a similar material, finish, color palette, or overall mood, while still incorporating enough variation to keep the grouping feeling relaxed and layered.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
  • That common thread remains the same, but the FDA has been unable to confirm the source with lab testing.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of thread
Noun
  • Selections include blue corn butterscotch pancakes in the morning, a slab bacon dish with cheddar grits in the afternoon.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • While there’s no denying my mom’s creative way with leftovers is delicious and resourceful, there’s something to be said for whipping up a pot of grits exclusively for this snackable, stackable dish.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of grit
Noun
  • The technology used to establish factual decisions proved effective, notwithstanding the complaints from Croatia and Norway about whether the ball had indeed brushed a strand of hair against Portugal or hit an overhead cable against England.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The positivity rate rose to 21% among employees who underwent random hair testing, according to the company’s annual Drug Testing Index.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of hair
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  • Being on the road for five months requires the same kind of stamina as being an athlete.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • In a 2024 survey of third-to-eighth-grade teachers, more than 80 percent said that their students’ reading stamina had declined since 2019.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • The team tested the JWST observations against a computer simulation, finding gas in the infalling filament scenario would indeed take a shape similar to that seen in NGC 4696.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • Most crucially, the authors said these filaments were oriented in certain directions more than others.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
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