fabrics

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 Choose airy fabrics like cotton or linen instead. Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025 These bows appear to have been velvet, one of my top fabrics. Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025 Her inspiration came from a book of Italian menswear fabrics. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Every garment produced under the Daniel Hanson name is made in-house in Nottingham with a meticulous attention to detail, using the finest fabrics and materials, sourced from the best mills in the world. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Wool or Cashmere Throws Similar to wool and cashmere sweaters, throw blankets made from these fabrics need to be dry cleaned, too. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 Terrazas oversaw the creation of 5,000 pieces of wardrobe, enlisting the skills of local artisans to recreate the fabrics, clothing and footwear of the period. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, Andrea Taylor, owner of Andrea Marino Design in Dallas, Texas, has noticed an uptick in mauve, dusty blue, and butter yellow fabrics. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025 Fabric Veils are made from a variety of different fabrics including tulle, lace, silk, chiffon, and organza. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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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
  • Biodegradable e-textiles Remarkably, after just four months, the material had shed 48% of its weight and 98% of its strength, indicating a rapid and effective decomposition process.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
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  • Their architectures allow governments and enterprises to deploy AI at scale while lowering the total ownership cost.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Data volumes grow exponentially, and enterprises must design architectures that scale efficiently.
    Gowtham Chilakapati, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • The chip’s hybrid design—photonic cores working alongside traditional electronic control and memory systems—means it can be programmed using standard machine learning frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Understanding the intricacies of different regulations allows consultants to develop tailored risk management frameworks that reduce complexity while strengthening financial resilience.
    Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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