fabrics

noun

plural of fabric
1
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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2
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 Certain kinds of fabrics never do well, because of the drape or the hand feel. — Tommy Hilfiger, Vogue, 29 June 2026 Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 The retailer uses high-quality fabrics for their clothing, making each item feel far more luxurious than the price tags suggest. — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 Using too much detergent leaves soapy residue in fabrics, trapping dirt, bacteria, and hard water minerals, which leaves clothes looking dull, feeling stiff and scratchy, and smelling bad. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 According to appraisers and experts on vintage fabrics, a number of things contribute to a fabric becoming a collectable. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 My grandma taught me the importance of choosing high-quality fabrics like cotton and linen, which just so happen to be seasonally appropriate during this East Coast heat wave. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Maxfield describes his clothes as a combination of Japanese craftsmanship and European tailoring, with an emphasis on custom fabrics and small details rather than obvious decoration. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026 They're envisioned by architect Charles Zana, and radiate understated elegance through the use of natural materials such as terra-cotta tiles, linen fabrics, and handcrafted ceramics that create an inviting atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrics
  1. textiles
  2. architectures
  3. cloths
  4. frameworks
  5. structures
Noun
  • There are many designers and brands, both legacy and emerging, who excel at making moments, turning textiles into literal expressions of an emotional experience.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Suddenly, an American apparel brand is forced to figure out how to open and manage a compliant, local bank account in Mumbai just to pay for its textiles.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Definition of textiles
Noun
  • Practical engineering focus Electric propulsion systems rely on high-voltage architectures that differ from traditional gasoline outboards.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • This is where many security architectures either mature or fail.
    — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of architectures
Noun
  • There were bloodied cloths and sheets near the slide.
    — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • As laundry professional Melia Long explains, cotton, fleece, and other garments that shed lint can damage your cleaning cloths.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Definition of cloths
Noun
  • Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • The challenge is keeping these frameworks in sync with technology.
    — Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of frameworks
Noun
  • Even in Caracas, where only five buildings collapsed, Rodríguez said at least 30 additional structures have already been classified as unsafe.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of structures

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