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Recent Examples of filaments
My current project, which began in Italian, has now shifted largely into English, but still contains filaments and elements of Italian.
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filaments
Noun
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This extends Global Standard’s system‑level approach beyond organic fibers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The book is lyrically written and highly informative, diving deep into the common threads and tropes of estrangement in search of clarity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Baker-Burke moment at Dodger Stadium remains the most widely cited, but the Louisville claim carries real weight — and the cultural threads running through military history and Black American vernacular suggest the gesture may not have had a single inventor at all.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My mechanic already replaced the computer, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, and wires.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The plane is in pieces, the main two chunks being the cockpit and the fuselage, both of which have been reduced to floating canisters with wires popping out of the sides.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Filaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filaments. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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