Synonyms of filaments

filaments

noun

plural of filament

as in fibers

a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair

the cable was made up of fine filaments twisted together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fibers
• threads
• wires
• bristles
• hairs
• yarns
• cords
• strings
• microfibers
• ropes
• tufts
• fuzzes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of filaments

Hyphae are the individual filaments that make up the fungal body, or mycelium. —Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026

Myosins interact with actin filaments, which act as tracks along which molecules of myosin slide to produce movement and force. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026

This included shockwaves rippling out from infant stars, giant bubbles of gas, and dark filaments of dust. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026

What the Signals Could Be Doing Previous research has suggested that fungi conduct electrical impulses through hyphae — long, thread-like filaments or tubes — in a way similar to how nerve cells transmit information in humans. —Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

Previous research established that fungi conduct electrical impulses through hyphae, long thread-like filaments that make up their structure. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026

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, 26 Mar. 2026

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

According to AutoZone, the first step after your headlight stops working is to check the bulbs, then inspect for broken filaments or cloudiness and replace if necessary. —Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Feb. 2026