as in fiber
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the cable was made up of fine filaments twisted together

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Recent Examples of filament But the presence of the filaments provides another mystery. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025 The signals are then received by intricate, branched filaments called dendrites and the junctions at which these structures connect are called synapses. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025 Crucially, following the solar flares and the exploding filaments, two CMEs were produced. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 The heat and steam will help open up the pores before applying a cleansing oil to remove the sebaceous filaments. Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filament
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Noun
  • There’s too much salt, sugar and bad fat; not enough fiber; and too many additives.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
  • Wash Smarter Cold water washing reduces fiber shedding by up to 30% compared to hot water and liquid detergents are gentler than powders, reducing friction and fiber loss.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • Allow to cool completely on wire rack to room temperature.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
  • Staff and wire reports USA TODAY Dior is appointing its menswear designer, Jonathan Anderson, as the fashion house's creative director, who will also oversee womenswear designs and haute couture.
    USA Today, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Across the globe, every smart city project must share a common thread: empowering people by delivering the connectivity that makes innovation meaningful.
    Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • Expect to see sewing and quilting supplies, fabric, yarn, specialty threads, sewing machines, and much more starting now, with additional products rolling out as the year goes on.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025

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“Filament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filament. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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