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Recent Examples of filament
These magnetic forces may be strong enough to counteract the typical gravitational star-forming collapse of molecular clouds, instead confining material into dense filaments seen in the JWST images, which helps explain why Sgr C is forming fewer stars than expected, according to the two new papers.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Her dress was constructed from a network of branching filaments that create a ghostly, organic silhouette.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
The filaments were detected in the emission lines of both silicon monoxide (SiO)—which is particularly useful for detecting the presence of shock waves in the cloud—and eight other molecules.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Linking these observations up with simulations could confirm the origin of the slim filaments, thus better defining the cyclic processes within the extraordinary core region of the Milky Way.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Her dress was constructed from a network of branching filaments that create a ghostly, organic silhouette.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
The filaments were detected in the emission lines of both silicon monoxide (SiO)—which is particularly useful for detecting the presence of shock waves in the cloud—and eight other molecules.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Linking these observations up with simulations could confirm the origin of the slim filaments, thus better defining the cyclic processes within the extraordinary core region of the Milky Way.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filament
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For examples, men tend to have more muscle mass, a larger store of fast-twitch muscle fibers, and a higher VO2 max, or the maximum rate of oxygen intake.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Shop comforter sets, cooling gel fiber pillows, and lightweight quilt sets during Way Day while prices start at $24.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Previously, wires such as the AP, Bloomberg and Reuters were generally always in the tight circle of reporters brought in for pool events, which are then distributed to the wider press.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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Instead, there will now be a second print journalist spot, and wires will be eligible for the two print spots, along with many others.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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This multitude of Marys leaves considerable room for disagreement over which Biblical threads are authentically woven into Magdalene’s story, and which aren’t.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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While there are many threads in Sneaks, almost none of them summon enough interest to make this tepid ride earn our investment.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Filament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filament. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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