Thesaurus results for FABRICS

fabrics

noun

plural of fabric

as in textiles

a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) a fabric that is supposed to repel rain while at the same time allowing the wearer's perspiration to escape

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the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives

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Recent Examples of fabrics Classic and Garden rooms are more subdued, less of a flourish of fabrics, and slightly more contemporary. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Second, swap synthetic clothes for breathable fabrics like cotton and bamboo, which wick moisture without trapping odor. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Known for his exacting, couture-like approach, and an experimental zeal rare among designers at Europe’s largest luxury brands, the Frenchman got his start in fashion by filing, photocopying and cataloguing fabrics at Jean Paul Gaultier. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026 Mattresses are made from a combination of foundational support systems, layers for comfort, and exterior fabrics of various types, according to the CPSC. — Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026 The colder weather lends itself to layers upon layers of heavier, thicker fabrics. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026 That extends the life of clothing, especially bright colors, delicate fibers and fabrics containing spandex or elastane. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

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Wiener not only leaves behind a richly complex body of work straddling textiles, painting, photographs, and collages, but also a career intricately connected to one of the most important chapters of Austrian art.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Widely recognized as London’s oldest luxury hotel, updates like glossy marble bathrooms, vibrant textiles, and mahogany walk-in closets have breathed new life into this historic stay.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

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The company says the chip can replace dozens of components in some system architectures.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Leaders must first allow commercial suppliers the flexibility to iterate toward the most scalable, high-yield architectures, mandating open interoperability protocols once the technology reaches industrial maturity.

— Rohit Jha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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The chlorine sanitizing solution bucket for wiping cloths was just water, zero parts per million chlorine sanitizer.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Set your iron to its lowest setting—no steam—and place the stained area between two paper towels or lint-free cloths.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

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Physicians have an important role in regulating AI with these frameworks to ensure patient safety and take responsibility.

— Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
This method is similar to other frameworks, like acceptance commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

— Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

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The main structures at the front (the spa, gym, studio, and reception) are made of natural stone with bougainvillea tumbling down their sides, set between shallow pools of water, echoing the floating effect of the resort above the mangroves.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Of that amount, $400 million is going toward measurement technologies, including cryo-electron tomography, which can reveal near-atomic structures inside cells, and microscopy systems intended to image millions to billions of cells in living tissue.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

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