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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 fabric
Maria Batres, a streetwear developer for Spanish brand Born Studio, lauded the progress made in sustainable techniques among fabric makers from Asia, particularly.
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Ellen Groves, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
The best ergonomic chairs have seats with cloth fabric that breathes, allowing your weight to be evenly and comfortably distributed.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Available in seven shades, including brown, burgundy, and black, this top’s silk-spandex blend fabric moves with you for all-day comfort.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Black history is American history and is so tightly woven into the fabric of America that if eliminated, the whole of America becomes undone.
—Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
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Ellen Groves, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
The best ergonomic chairs have seats with cloth fabric that breathes, allowing your weight to be evenly and comfortably distributed.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Available in seven shades, including brown, burgundy, and black, this top’s silk-spandex blend fabric moves with you for all-day comfort.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Black history is American history and is so tightly woven into the fabric of America that if eliminated, the whole of America becomes undone.
—Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabric
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Frost cloth has several advantages over sheets: The polypropylene fabric is extra lightweight, designed to breathe, allows light penetration during the day, and dries very quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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If there is still dirt on an egg, the best way to clean the outer shell is to simply wipe it with a cloth before cooking, according to Spector.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Ankara Castle is another worthwhile attraction to add to your itinerary; the structure is one of the oldest still-standing buildings in the city and is believed to have been built in the 7th century.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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This is in part due to how the Internet has reshaped the basic structure of desire.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the export of secondhand clothing to these regions often overwhelms local waste management systems and disrupts indigenous textile markets, perpetuating a cycle of dependency and environmental degradation.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Born in 1954, Himid moved to England with her mother, a textile designer, as an infant following the death of her father.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
25 Feb. 2025
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Read more Writer The AD daily newsletter Get essential design, architecture, and celebrity style reads, handpicked for you, every day.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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Thierry can be a little cynical about historic buildings in this country compared to the centuries-old architecture in his native France, but he was fascinated by Savannah’s urban planning and construction.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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But Arab leaders will only support a framework that at least nominally forges a path toward Palestinian statehood.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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In fact, research has shown that our brains are better equipped to retain information when it’s presented in a narrative framework; stories are found to engage and help create meaningful connections more so than when the same information is handed over in facts or data.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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