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 Led largely by immigrant women who wanted higher pay and better working conditions at their Massachusetts textile factory, the strikes were the first in which song played a crucial role. Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 Or tie the decorative touches together with this area rug from textile brand Loloi—its neutral pattern won’t pull focus from the rest of your decor and can be easily cleaned with a hose. Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 The aesthetic of Vibrations of Spring has the brand’s characteristic romance, as in the designer’s earlier work the playful combinations of colors and textiles accent the sophisticated silhouettes; contrasts muted in pastel. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Travelers also meet local women like silk textile artist Natalia Lumbreras, who shares the stories behind her work, and take part in a hands-on paella cooking class. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile
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Noun
  • The Green Bay Packers and San Antonio Spurs are seemingly cut from the same cloth.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • The same can be said for cotton cloths and rags.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The idea was to wrap the bridge with just one sonic fabric that would not have any sense of time.
    Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
  • Sarongs and button-downs often leave me drowning in fabric.
    Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

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

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