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Recent Examples of fibers
This extends Global Standard’s system‑level approach beyond organic fibers.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
These chemicals can be absorbed into fabric fibers, altering texture, color, and durability, according to Flores.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
The heat will damage the natural oils in the fibers that keep cashmere soft and cozy.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Like many soft toys, the creatures developed by a manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are made with polyester and acrylic, synthetic fibers derived from petroleum.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The American Academy of Dermatology notes that polyester and synthetic fibers can directly trigger eczema flares, per Medical News Today’s breakdown of eczema-safe fabrics.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Grouping delicate fabrics with heavy items or friction-causing fibers like those of towels can increase wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
These are filled with hypoallergenic gel fibers that keep them feeling chilly against the skin.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
These chemicals can be absorbed into fabric fibers, altering texture, color, and durability, according to Flores.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
The heat will damage the natural oils in the fibers that keep cashmere soft and cozy.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Like many soft toys, the creatures developed by a manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are made with polyester and acrylic, synthetic fibers derived from petroleum.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The American Academy of Dermatology notes that polyester and synthetic fibers can directly trigger eczema flares, per Medical News Today’s breakdown of eczema-safe fabrics.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Grouping delicate fabrics with heavy items or friction-causing fibers like those of towels can increase wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
These are filled with hypoallergenic gel fibers that keep them feeling chilly against the skin.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fibers
Noun
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The book is lyrically written and highly informative, diving deep into the common threads and tropes of estrangement in search of clarity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Baker-Burke moment at Dodger Stadium remains the most widely cited, but the Louisville claim carries real weight — and the cultural threads running through military history and Black American vernacular suggest the gesture may not have had a single inventor at all.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My mechanic already replaced the computer, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, and wires.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The plane is in pieces, the main two chunks being the cockpit and the fuselage, both of which have been reduced to floating canisters with wires popping out of the sides.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My current project, which began in Italian, has now shifted largely into English, but still contains filaments and elements of Italian.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hyphae are the individual filaments that make up the fungal body, or mycelium.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Fibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fibers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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