fabrics

noun

Definition of fabricsnext
plural of fabric
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as in textiles
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 architectures
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 Tight or rough fabrics can irritate your skin and cause or worsen irritation and lesions. — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025 At Zara Olas stylishly combines textured fabrics and vibrant shades. — Zara, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Pets, family gatherings, and indoor-outdoor living required the comfortable seating by Lee Industries be upholstered in performance fabrics and leathers. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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  1. textiles
  2. architectures
  3. frameworks
Noun
  • Additionally, duties on textiles like denim and polyester fibers will increase from a current 10 percent to 15 percent.
    — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The Missoni brand gained international recognition and awards for its distinctive patterns and avant-garde use of textiles and an approach to fashion often compared to modern art.
    — Elisa Anzolin and Giulia Segreti, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of textiles
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  • Looking Ahead Just as cloud-native architectures transformed how businesses build and deploy applications over the last decade, AI-native companies have started to reshape how organizations create value, enhance efficiencies and deliver transformational customer experiences.
    — Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In the past decade, traditional businesses shifted to cloud-native architectures, gained market differentiation and delivered enhanced customer experiences.
    — Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of architectures
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  • The industry must navigate existing copyright frameworks while potentially helping to shape new regulations that balance innovation with rights protection.
    — Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests.
    — Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of frameworks

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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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