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fabric

[fab-rik] / ˈfæb rɪk /
NOUN
cloth, material
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Oldenburg was pushing back against restrictive zoning and suburbanization, arguing that fully residential neighborhoods weakened the societal fabric of the United States.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

Sorcinelli, aided by 11 seamstresses, displayed the green silk forming the basis of Leo's vestment for Rimini, rolling out the sumptuous fabric onto a long table.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

At one point, the mayor even compared street taco vendors to homeless encampments, with both supposedly disrupting the fabric of a well-run city.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

"We know that the city is proud of them, and this major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fabric maintenance project will restore them to their absolute best," he added.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

If he could convince Molly to help him reason with Clara, surely he could convince her that allowing Ashmodai to tear into the fabric of this world would not end well for any of them.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

The snug yet stretchy fabrics of their leotards and tights allow artistic director Melissa Barak to observe the nuance in their movements as they perfect her new ballet, set to Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz’s “Kauyumari.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Often, these are synthetic fabrics such as polyester, which aren’t premium or environmentally friendly material.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

She said some designers are now innovating fabrics with zinc oxide to make the material feel cooler to the touch.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Avoid heavy bedding, thick duvets and tight synthetic fabrics that trap heat and moisture.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

She pretended to be deeply interested in her fabrics.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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