fabric

1
as in cloth
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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as in structure
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 fabric The fabric, seemingly a wink to her stage name, was cinched into a mermaid silhouette and given extra dazzle by a sequined sheen. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 Plus, they’re made with skin-safe, washable fabric for your peace of mind. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Particularly with the 40 Elephants, Mary Carr’s gang, energy was key to not just color and fabric but also the structure of their clothes, giving them a swagger. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Mar. 2025 In 1960s homes, everything was covered with fabric and skirted in one pattern. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fabric
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Noun
  • Throughout Caribe, the wet wiping cloths weren’t kept in sanitizing solution between uses.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
  • For a shine boost: A spritz of diluted vinegar wiped with a dry microfiber cloth.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • More than 16,200 structures were lost to the flames, which tore through the cities of Malibu, Pasadena and Altadena and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Other artifacts found in the San Isidro pyramid structure, such as jade pendants, have also been discovered at excavation sites in modern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • Additionally, the export of secondhand clothing to these regions often overwhelms local waste management systems and disrupts indigenous textile markets, perpetuating a cycle of dependency and environmental degradation.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Born in 1954, Himid moved to England with her mother, a textile designer, as an infant following the death of her father.
    News Desk, Artforum, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Its impressive architecture and beautiful grounds have made the winery a popular destination for wine enthusiasts and tourists.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The architecture showcases clean lines, original wood materials and seamless indoor-outdoor living that defines mid-century modern homes.
    David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • European leaders began work on Sunday on their own framework for peace.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Security and compliance risks arise when ACIs interact with sensitive data or execute critical tasks. Organizations must invest in robust governance frameworks, ethical AI policies and continuous model fine-tuning to mitigate these risks.
    Navdeep Singh Gill, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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