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 Blooming Jelly Button-Down Cap Sleeve T-Shirt Pair your new shorts, skirts, and pants with this blouse, which is made of a soft, crepe-like fabric and has cap sleeves and a polished front placket. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 25 July 2025 The water-resistant fabric is ideal for rainy camping, and the steel frame can hold more weight than your average camping chair. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025 In addition to health concerns, brands might consider incorporating more cotton into their collections because the clear majority of consumers (74 percent) say cotton/cotton blends are their favorite fabric/fiber to wear, according to the Cotton Incorporated 2025 Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey (n=500). Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025 Additionally, the 501 will get a performance fabric update with thermoregulating technology. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fabric
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Noun
  • The Lengua El Bosque is an homage to Bar El Bosque, which famously serves tacos wrapped in cloth napkins to soften the tortilla and preserve the moisture.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
  • Use a dry cloth afterward to remove moisture from the fan.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
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  • Now, a glass curtain wall and some metal panels line the structure's edge.
    Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
  • The structure is built up to 33 stories, and the project, which is ahead of schedule, will reach a key milestone of 50% completion by the end of July.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
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  • The school was initially founded in 1943 as a trade school for people who wanted to work in the many textile mills across North Carolina.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
  • The textile segment was down 6.6 percent to 67 million euros, largely reflecting declining orders from brands outside the group.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
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  • There’s secular Tel Aviv, with its beaches and Bauhaus architecture, fine dining and brilliant museums.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • This presumably means sharing some information about the architecture with Congress and the public.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
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  • Indeed, Trump hinted on multiple occasions that the framework for a trade deal with India is close to the finishing line.
    Mavis Mook, CNBC, 25 July 2025
  • The same walls, surveillance, and legal frameworks used to dispossess Palestinians can be deployed to a city near you.
    Tariq Habash, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025

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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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