as in cloth
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India

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Recent Examples of textile The ship was transporting a variety of treasures from India, including gold and silver bars, textiles, jewels and religious artifacts. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025 There are multiple textile sculptures on the property that celebrate the Mexican tradition of weaving, as well as two large mojigangas puppets near the entrance, a local craft. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025 At the heart of the exhibition is a Shipibo textile from the Peruvian rainforest—painted using natural plant dyes and brushes made from the artist’s own hair. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 July 2025 Decades of trade talk and nuanced descriptions for textiles, clothes and accessories continue to shape the evolution of seasonal collections. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for textile
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  • And unlike canvas, mesh, or knit fabric, leather is the easiest to clean (just wipe it with a damp cloth).
    April Benshosan, Glamour, 14 July 2025
  • Rounding off the Relay’s talents is a range of accessories, including a usefully short 6cm USB-C-to-USB-C cable, a microfiber cleaning cloth, plus a black cushioned Ripstop bag.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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  • The crochet neckline elevates this otherwise simple tee while keeping it easy to style, and its breathable fabric is lightweight, stretchy, and a great pick for travel days.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
  • Over the centuries, English seeped into the very fabric of Indian life – first as a tool of commerce, then as the language of law and, eventually, a marker of privilege.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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