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Recent Examples of filament
Among the new items in the collection were the lacquered round table with a satin finish and a light brass bamboo-motif base, or the large Trocadero table featuring a delicate geometric motif obtained with brass filaments immersed in black lacquer.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
But there are still filaments of herbaceous agave earth to ponder--particularly in the nose of this tequila.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The flare also appears to have destabilized a large magnetic filament located in the sun's southern hemisphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 June 2025
However, the explosion has apparently destabilized a magnetic filament in the sun's southern hemisphere.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
But there are still filaments of herbaceous agave earth to ponder--particularly in the nose of this tequila.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The flare also appears to have destabilized a large magnetic filament located in the sun's southern hemisphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 June 2025
However, the explosion has apparently destabilized a magnetic filament in the sun's southern hemisphere.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filament
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Gorges has also been studying the seeds' cellulose nano fibers, which—depending on the level of hydration—can exhibit either high or low friction or adhesion.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Though not as fast as Frontier’s top fiber tiers, Breezeline offers more budget-friendly starting rates.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The bottles are dipped in an ice bath, then passed through a machine that removes the sediment and reseals them with a cork and wire cage.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Protect seeds from squirrels and other critters by covering the containers or planting bed with a wire cage or hardware cloth, extending the cage several inches into the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The same scrutiny should apply to meetings, email threads, and Slack chains—are there conversations or responsibilities that someone else could own?—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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And that's the thread that got lost in last year's lackluster third season, where vibes and an overly artsy structure got in the way of just seeing this trio in a room together, preferably a kitchen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Filament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filament. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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