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Recent Examples of filament
Two prior CMEs erupted during fiery solar filament eruptions on the southeastern limb.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Solar filaments are vast clouds of ionized gas above the solar surface.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The machine works by printing successive layers of plastic filament that harden to form a design.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The wispy brown filaments surrounding the central starburst region are bubbles of gas that have been heated by stellar winds and intense ultraviolet radiation unleashed by hot, young stars.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Solar filaments are vast clouds of ionized gas above the solar surface.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The machine works by printing successive layers of plastic filament that harden to form a design.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The wispy brown filaments surrounding the central starburst region are bubbles of gas that have been heated by stellar winds and intense ultraviolet radiation unleashed by hot, young stars.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filament
Noun
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Oatmeal, on the other hand, is loaded with fiber, which promotes gut and heart health.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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That longer fiber helps make these cotton sheets softer than your standard percale without sacrificing the airflow and structure that makes percale so nice to sleep on.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The most plausible scenario for such a transmitter is tethering a strong wire from a kite or weather balloon.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Around the back are three wires (live, neutral, ground) for hardwiring the device to a round junction box.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For her stint on the late-night talk show, MacDowell opted for designer threads with a sultry neckline and shimmering spin.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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What is the thread that connects your business objectives to your stakeholders?—
Rachel Kule,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Filament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filament. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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