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 Because Windex contains ammonia, do not use it to clean fabric, no-wax floors, gas ovens, or metal. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 To tap into the trend, start with a statement floral dress, think airy fabrics, delicate prints, and silhouettes that move with you. Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025 Naturalizer Summer Rhinestone Sandals $85 $40 at Amazon These Naturalizer sandals will dress up your feet with rhinestone accents across the soft fabric upper. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025 All the walls are angled at 50 to 55 degrees for optimal shedding of both snow and wind, and the sil-poly fabric is said to maintain its tautness better than the sil-nylon common on other tent models. New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fabric
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Noun
  • The kit includes the new sweeper, plus wet mopping cloths and the new heavy-duty dry cloths.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
  • In Margate, Turner experimented with materials like cloth, knives, and even bread to create the mottled topography of his paintings.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • So your suggestions were about altering the structure of the show?
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The structure of the film prior to its (literally) more explosive moments brings revelations that Mendoza and Garland unfold by degrees.
    Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The event is divided across two Atlanta Expo buildings: Both the North and South buildings showcase a mix of high- and low-end antiques, vintage silverware, artisan textiles, and fine jewelry.
    Sara Bliss, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
  • As one of Asia’s leading fashion events, Fashion InStyle 2025 will bring together nearly 400 international exhibitors from the apparel and fashion sectors, featuring textiles, fashion technology, sustainable solutions, seasonal apparel, accessories and industry partners.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Helsinki The coastal capital of Finland seamlessly blends together modern architecture, sustainable living and historic landmarks, like the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fortress Suomenlinna.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The Times’s art and architecture critics took a look at the renovation, which was aided by an A-team of craftspeople from around the world.
    Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The vote took place late Friday night as the Senate voted on Trump's multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts framework.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This is not a reflection of ineffective teaching, but of an evaluation framework that penalizes educators for the systemic challenges their students face.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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