Definition of textilenext
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 Dining Room For a hint of color, the walls are wrapped in a peachy grass cloth, Elizabeth Dow Home’s Island textile in Sao Miquel. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 As Berlan explained, the process takes advantage of charges already present on prepared textile fibres. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Heading inside, the living quarters are decked out with light woods, soft ivory textiles, natural stone, and warm metallic accents that together create a fresh, contemporary feel. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 Housed within the historic Spencer’s Mill Building, the property features 70 rooms designed to reflect the town’s textile and music history. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile
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Noun
  • Shade cloth is an easy option, but even an old patio umbrella can help shield dahlias during the hottest part of the day.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That means my greasy microfiber cloths do get washed with my cotton drying towels, along with oven mitts, linen napkins, and the seat pads for my counter stools (my kids somehow manage to trash them every week).
    Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Quilt sets are oversized, reversible and buttery soft, made from the same smart fabric as the favorite sheets with a 100% inner cotton lining, recently named a Good Housekeeping favorite.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Besides the fabric weight, another notable feature is the era-defining cinch back, complete with a buckle and a distinctive construction detail in which the left and right sides are sewn in opposing directions.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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