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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 fabric
Every pillow consists of the softest linen-cotton fabric blend imaginable, perfect for lulling you to sleep as the cool summer breeze drifts through your bedroom.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Don’t rely solely on Cider to build your wardrobe, and be mindful of fabric quality and washes.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
Arroyo memorializes ordinary buildings at risk of being swept up in the tide of gentrification in Miami through his paintings, while Simmons creates with concrete, fabric, acrylic, found objects and construction debris to form architectural sculptures and mixed media works.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2025
Nellie's dryer balls, $17.99 at the Container Store, have a unique design to lift and separate fabrics while relaxing fibers, reducing wrinkles and softening fabrics.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Don’t rely solely on Cider to build your wardrobe, and be mindful of fabric quality and washes.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
Arroyo memorializes ordinary buildings at risk of being swept up in the tide of gentrification in Miami through his paintings, while Simmons creates with concrete, fabric, acrylic, found objects and construction debris to form architectural sculptures and mixed media works.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2025
Nellie's dryer balls, $17.99 at the Container Store, have a unique design to lift and separate fabrics while relaxing fibers, reducing wrinkles and softening fabrics.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabric
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On the night before the funeral, the pope's body is blessed with holy water and a white silk cloth is placed over his face.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Use a clean cloth to apply leather conditioner to gloves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Damage from high winds and hail can affect vehicles, structures, and agricultural operations.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Look for agencies that demonstrate a genuine understanding of story structure, character development and worldbuilding—the art of creating an immersive world where your brand belongs.—
Alison Temple,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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When printing textiles, gum arabic played the indispensable role of a thickening agent that helped bind dyes on fabric.—
Erik Zou,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Apr. 2025
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Future research will be directed toward developing stretchy glass, ceramics and textiles.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This hectic oddness undergirds the conspiracy theories and wild extrapolations that course through the film and provides the rickety intellectual architecture for Dr. J.’s mercenary speculations.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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For all that’s been written about design and architecture, relatively little ink has been spilled on the subject of storage units.—
Nathan King,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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What inspired you to use Trevisani as a framework for your story?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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There's no clear, consistent global framework to support its widespread use.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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