Definition of textilenext
as in cloth
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India

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Recent Examples of textile Outdoor Entertaining Trends Micro-Resort Backyards Patios are becoming intimate, resort-inspired escapes with low lounge seating, lantern lighting, Mediterranean textiles, portable fire features, and herb planters guests can snip from during dinner. Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026 Fifteen industries, led by apparel, wood products and textiles, contracted in December. Reade Pickert Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026 And the 2026 prediction is that skirted seating, curvy silhouettes, and fabric-heavy spaces (think innovative applications, not just an 80s-style explosion of textiles everywhere) are what's en vogue. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026 Dress up the casual textile by pairing it with knee-high boots in black or chocolate brown. Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile
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Noun
  • Wipe the seal with a soft cloth dipped in some warm baking soda water and dry completely before closing the door.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • By combining photocatalytic materials with a flexible carbon cloth, the battery can use light to help drive reactions during charging.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Bedsure Twin Heated Blanket With a fleece top and faux shearling backing, the blanket’s thick fabric conceals the wires, giving it the feel of a cozy throw rather than a typical heated blanket.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The comfortable four-way stretch fabric makes these feel like your favorite pair of yoga pants, while looking elegant and dressed to the nines.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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