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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 fabrics
Certain kinds of fabrics never do well, because of the drape or the hand feel.
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Tommy Hilfiger,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Designers are increasingly emphasizing breathable fabrics, relaxed silhouettes and versatile layering, especially given current climate and lifestyle trends.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
He was covered from neck to boots in fabrics soaked with permethrin—a pesticide modelled on the toxic pyrethrin found in chrysanthemum flowers.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The retailer uses high-quality fabrics for their clothing, making each item feel far more luxurious than the price tags suggest.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
This summer's pant trends are all about looser fits, breezier fabrics, and leg-baring silhouettes.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Vinegar is easier on fabrics than bleach.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
This one recalls tablecloth fabrics, but features a UV-resistant poly weave instead that works indoors and out.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
This combo uses the LuxCare Wash system, which delivers deep cleans while being gentle on fabrics thanks to smart load-sensing technology and responsive temperature control.
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The Home Depot,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Tommy Hilfiger,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Designers are increasingly emphasizing breathable fabrics, relaxed silhouettes and versatile layering, especially given current climate and lifestyle trends.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
He was covered from neck to boots in fabrics soaked with permethrin—a pesticide modelled on the toxic pyrethrin found in chrysanthemum flowers.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The retailer uses high-quality fabrics for their clothing, making each item feel far more luxurious than the price tags suggest.
—
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
This summer's pant trends are all about looser fits, breezier fabrics, and leg-baring silhouettes.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Vinegar is easier on fabrics than bleach.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
This one recalls tablecloth fabrics, but features a UV-resistant poly weave instead that works indoors and out.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
This combo uses the LuxCare Wash system, which delivers deep cleans while being gentle on fabrics thanks to smart load-sensing technology and responsive temperature control.
—
The Home Depot,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
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There are many designers and brands, both legacy and emerging, who excel at making moments, turning textiles into literal expressions of an emotional experience.
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Suddenly, an American apparel brand is forced to figure out how to open and manage a compliant, local bank account in Mumbai just to pay for its textiles.
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Practical engineering focus Electric propulsion systems rely on high-voltage architectures that differ from traditional gasoline outboards.
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This is where many security architectures either mature or fail.
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There were bloodied cloths and sheets near the slide.
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As laundry professional Melia Long explains, cotton, fleece, and other garments that shed lint can damage your cleaning cloths.
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Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.
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The challenge is keeping these frameworks in sync with technology.
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Even in Caracas, where only five buildings collapsed, Rodríguez said at least 30 additional structures have already been classified as unsafe.
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Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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