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Recent Examples of filament
But a feather’s smallest functional structures, called keratin filaments, go down to the nanometer scale.
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Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
The buckling problem was solved mainly by switching to a wider-diameter and thus sturdier TPU filament – 2.85 mm as opposed to the more common 1.75 mm.
—Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Molds belong to the kingdom of Fungi and is a specific form of fungi that grow filament structures known as hyphae.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Among the new items in the collection were the lacquered round table with a satin finish and a light brass bamboo-motif base, or the large Trocadero table featuring a delicate geometric motif obtained with brass filaments immersed in black lacquer.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
The buckling problem was solved mainly by switching to a wider-diameter and thus sturdier TPU filament – 2.85 mm as opposed to the more common 1.75 mm.
—Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Molds belong to the kingdom of Fungi and is a specific form of fungi that grow filament structures known as hyphae.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Among the new items in the collection were the lacquered round table with a satin finish and a light brass bamboo-motif base, or the large Trocadero table featuring a delicate geometric motif obtained with brass filaments immersed in black lacquer.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filament
Noun
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That means cotton or linen fibers in loose, open weaves to maximize airflow and avoid trapping heat.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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An ounce of cheese plus a few whole grain crackers also gives you protein and whole grains, which are high in fiber and contain calcium and several B vitamins.—
Reyna Gobel,
NPR,
19 July 2025
Noun
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According to the Courthouse News Service, the former head of Escobar Inc., Olof Gustafsson, pleaded guilty on Friday to six counts of wire and mail fraud and money laundering.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
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In the main chamber, there’s plenty of room for the docking station, controllers, and wires.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Subtle metallic thread detailing featured throughout the design as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Its team had been managing creator collaborations through Excel spreadsheets, endless email threads, and a patchwork of document requests.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Filament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filament. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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