textiles

Definition of textilesnext
plural of textile
as in fabrics
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 textiles Guests stay among 86 casitas, cozy sanctuaries with vibrant Mexican textiles and terra cotta tile floors. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 But the measure backfired when municipalities’ collection sites were overwhelmed, leading to stockpiles of unused textiles, and the government reversed part of the rule in October. ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 As first reported by The Art Newspaper, the gift spans centuries, from 16th-century ceramics to textiles, photographs, wooden objects, prints, and archival material tied to Rivera and his circle. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Inspired by the maximalist interior designer Dorothy Draper, the space is decked out in playful wallpaper, bright textiles, and marble checkerboard flooring. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026 Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Rooms with bold wallpaper, textiles, and decor set the tone for the event's overall atmosphere. Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 The 51-room boutique hotel transformed a 1960s motor lodge into a sanctuary of clay tones, carved viga beams, and textiles woven by local hands. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Some worked alone; some with their families, silently scavenging alongside their mother or father for metal, plastic, electronics, paper and textiles to stuff into heavy sacks. CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
  • The château’s striking original facade somehow melds serendipitously with the contemporary interior, which exudes calm thanks to natural stone, fine woods, and muted fabrics throughout.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Think cheerful prints, soft fabrics, and effortless silhouettes that make matching feel elevated, not overdone.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Wipe cloths stored across work surfaces did not have any measurable sanitizer in them.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Droz cautions against washing microfiber cloths with any fabric that sheds easily in order to maintain the cloth's cleaning performance.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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