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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
For these lighter applications, CottonWorks recommends aquatic blues that enhance the fabrics’ airy, fluid movement.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
That sensibility shines where vintage European furnishings, like a 1960s sofa by Italian designer Luciano Frigerio, sit alongside antique Japanese screens and cabinetry; or when upcycled kimono fabrics hang alongside bespoke amber-glass wall sconces made in Murano, Italy.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The makeup mogul looked oh-so-glam in a strapless black ballgown by the designer with contrasting fabrics on the top and skirt and embellished black evening gloves.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The contest rules restricted entries to use only fabrics found in NASA’s thermal blanket lab, and the flown zero-g indicator was handmade by NASA members.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Quattrone and Lim kept a feeling of closeness and intimacy throughout the sprawling property by adding sumptuous fabrics and artwork with personal significance.
—Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Decor leans equestrian-meets-coastal ranch, with earthy tones, textured fabrics, saddle-leather accents, and subtle nods to the property’s equine history.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
What Not To Wash In Hot Water Delicates Certain fabrics, especially delicate ones like silk, lace, Cashmere, or certain synthetics should avoid being washed in hot water at all costs.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
They’ve been used in common household items since the 1940s, like nonstick cookware and water-resistant fabrics.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
That sensibility shines where vintage European furnishings, like a 1960s sofa by Italian designer Luciano Frigerio, sit alongside antique Japanese screens and cabinetry; or when upcycled kimono fabrics hang alongside bespoke amber-glass wall sconces made in Murano, Italy.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The makeup mogul looked oh-so-glam in a strapless black ballgown by the designer with contrasting fabrics on the top and skirt and embellished black evening gloves.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The contest rules restricted entries to use only fabrics found in NASA’s thermal blanket lab, and the flown zero-g indicator was handmade by NASA members.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Quattrone and Lim kept a feeling of closeness and intimacy throughout the sprawling property by adding sumptuous fabrics and artwork with personal significance.
—Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Decor leans equestrian-meets-coastal ranch, with earthy tones, textured fabrics, saddle-leather accents, and subtle nods to the property’s equine history.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
What Not To Wash In Hot Water Delicates Certain fabrics, especially delicate ones like silk, lace, Cashmere, or certain synthetics should avoid being washed in hot water at all costs.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
They’ve been used in common household items since the 1940s, like nonstick cookware and water-resistant fabrics.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
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Some 5,000 materials will be on display in the textiles area, and there will also be separate hubs for innovation, footwear, home interiors and regenerative agriculture.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Current standouts from their collection include lighting made in collaboration with Kendall Jenner’s interior designer and AD100 talent Heidi Callier, as well as a customizable seating of all shapes, sizes, and textiles.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Manual security architectures cannot keep up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Advanced power electronics, direct-current architectures, and novel cooling methods (which can also reduce water demand) are a few recent advances ready for use, and data centers have historically embraced new efficiency technologies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Three wet wiping cloths sat on the prep table instead of in the sanitizing solution where they’re supposed to rest between wiping jobs.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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If temperatures dip below the mid- to low-20s, consider covering your broccoli plants with burlap or frost cloths.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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For all the frameworks—information markets, unit economics, the AI backbone question—Maliwal says the actual investment decision comes down to something simpler.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Globally, Brazil, Singapore, India and the UK are leading this transformation with innovations in real-time payment systems, digital banking tools and open banking frameworks.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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That includes clearing dead or dying vegetation within 100 feet of all structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plans and non-flammable ground cover, and disposing of landscaping debris in other ways.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The organism not only became active again but was also able to reproduce asexually, suggesting that its cellular structures remained intact despite the passage of millennia.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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