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 With just one bolster or lumbar pillow in a standout textile—such as linen or velvet, for instance—the bed gains a striking focal point. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026 Gerber joined the Art Deco Society after a lifelong interest in vintage clothing and textiles, similar to the items at their clothing fundraiser this past weekend. Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026 Artisanal-style homes feature bespoke textiles that are immediate conversation-starters, and the Ipanema coffee table meets those requirements. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026 Workers load stacks of textiles onto belts that move them through the scanner, which emits a sharp hiss while reading the textiles’ composition. Tian MacLeod Ji, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile
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Noun
  • Dust electronics with a microfiber cloth, and don't forget to clean cords and cables, where dust, hair, and other debris can turn into dust bunnies that cling like burrs.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Kraft said some families rely on a combination of disposable and cloth diapers.
    Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • As soft as pajamas yet lovely enough to wear out on the town (or around the ship), the micro modal fabric of these Saint Haven pants drapes elegantly, resists wrinkles, and has a relaxed fit that works equally well at a harbor-side bar or a breezy dinner ashore.
    Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
  • But the purpose of her art shifted after the events of 9/11, as the fabric of American identity was tested, and some groups, such as Sikhs, particularly those wearing traditional turbans of the faith, faced cultural discrimination and misunderstanding.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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