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Recent Examples of textile
As inscriptions found at the ancient cultural center indicate, the statue honors the deity as a patron of craft—a fitting tribute, as Laodicea was renowned for textile production.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has reported that the greenhouse gas emissions from textile production amounts to more each year than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Robb describes chasing looks where the craft itself becomes the statement: exposed technique, handwork, textiles that reference painterly traditions.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Interior designer Tiffany Howell, founder of Night Palm studio, partnered with actress Laura Harrier to design the line of lighting, barware, seating, textiles, and more.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has reported that the greenhouse gas emissions from textile production amounts to more each year than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Robb describes chasing looks where the craft itself becomes the statement: exposed technique, handwork, textiles that reference painterly traditions.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Interior designer Tiffany Howell, founder of Night Palm studio, partnered with actress Laura Harrier to design the line of lighting, barware, seating, textiles, and more.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for textile
Noun
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Twenty-five live roaches partied on a soiled cloth behind the reach-in cooler across from the stove.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Start with warm towels — just microwave damp wash cloths for a few seconds.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the women sat on a silk fabric sofa, the wall behind them showcased a painting of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, painted by Ferdinand Richardt in 1858.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The anorak, with its partial-zipper front and technical fabric body, feels like a thoroughly modern garment.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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