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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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Recent Examples of fiber
This one helped the museum hire a full-time staffer who would specifically work on the museum’s fiber and textile collection this year.
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Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Add fruit and nuts for a boost of fiber and nutrients.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The rug’s fibers are sturdy and wide, giving it a comfy underfoot feel without becoming high maintenance.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Sweet potatoes are also rich in fiber, magnesium, and vitamin A.10
6.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Add fruit and nuts for a boost of fiber and nutrients.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The rug’s fibers are sturdy and wide, giving it a comfy underfoot feel without becoming high maintenance.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Sweet potatoes are also rich in fiber, magnesium, and vitamin A.10
6.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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Through much of the 20th century, California’s salmon fishery formed the economic backbone of coastal fishing ports, with fishers using hook and line pulling in millions of pounds in good years.—
Alastair Bland | CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Anger and animosity are why fans clamor for the addition of short tracks on the schedule, and the backbone to why Bristol was once one of the hottest tickets in sports with a streak of selling out 55 consecutive races.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to Cooley, sometimes broods get their wires crossed and end up emerging during off-cycles.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Previously, wires such as the AP, Bloomberg and Reuters were generally always in the tight circle of reporters brought in for pool events, which are then distributed to the wider press.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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His leadership showed compassion, political courage, and moral clarity … qualities our leaders could use today more than ever.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This multitude of Marys leaves considerable room for disagreement over which Biblical threads are authentically woven into Magdalene’s story, and which aren’t.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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The dynamic between Austin and The Rock is another compelling narrative thread, considering their own storied rivalry.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Added some grit and determination on the back end with Lindgren.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the Francophone descriptor fails to conjure the dust her voice kicks up, the grit and moan that hang in the air after each song.—
Carrie Brownstein,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lead by the restorative properties of prickly pear oil, this rich mask helps restore the hair shaft, improve split ends, and achieve overall healthier hair.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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As the real Del Rey stepped out in a crimson gown with her hair in perfect curls, phones shot into the air for the performance’s climax.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In both world wars, the key to victory was not so much military prowess as unbeatable stamina.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
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Speed and stamina are core aspects of their role, and for most, these take a nosedive around these ages.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The CMEs were launched during a rare double eruption of solar magnetic filaments on April 12 and April 13.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Unusually, these solar flares didn't come from sunspots — dark patches on the sun's surface indicating intense magnetic activity— but magnetic filaments detaching from the sun.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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