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

Inspired by spider silk, AMSilk uses fermentation to create silk proteins that are then turned into filaments. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

These are structures that branch repeatedly into finer and finer filaments, ending in a tuft-like crown of nanofibers. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Out in the wild, turbulent air swirls these plumes into a chaotic, broken landscape—dense chemical filaments laced through long stretches of clean air. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

When supplied with nutrients, the fabric sprouts a layer of fuzzy fungal filaments across its surface, effectively renewing itself. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

However, the connection between these filaments and supermassive black holes has been elusive, meaning this mechanism has resisted confirmation. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026

That’s fine for short PLA prints, but materials like nylon, TPU, PETG, ABS, and support filaments can absorb moisture quickly depending on your environment. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026

Each is created through a proprietary layering process in which hundreds of ultra-thin filaments are arranged at alternating angles, then fused under heat and pressure to form a composite of exceptional rigidity. — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

But those thread-like mushroom filaments also bind soils together, which enhances soil structure, drainage, and moisture retention. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026