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as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then
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Recent Examples of cloth
Dry the glass with a clean microfiber cloth to help prevent streaks.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Most others resort to cloth and other homemade alternatives, advocates say.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Use a damp microfiber cloth and distilled water.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Use a microfiber cloth, Magic Eraser, or a soft terry cloth to apply the mixture to your appliances.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Most others resort to cloth and other homemade alternatives, advocates say.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Use a damp microfiber cloth and distilled water.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Use a microfiber cloth, Magic Eraser, or a soft terry cloth to apply the mixture to your appliances.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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This Sampeel dress is a beautiful addition to your summer travel wardrobe with its thick, wrinkle-resistant fabric, flattering cut, and (perhaps most importantly) $20 price tag.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Lined with a subtle floral embroidery, the fabric was woven by Stephen Walters and Sons in Suffolk.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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In the years after the American Revolution, many clergy believed that the harvest field had become barren.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Of the 255 residential properties currently managed by the Royal Household, 145 are rented to current and retired staff, 21 to military, knights, and clergy members, and 7 to working royals.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Both of those marks targeted a wide swath of categories, from mobile games, jewelry and bags to container goods, textiles, clothing and sporting articles.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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Last week, the Suez Canal Economic Zone announced that the Indian textile manufacturer will open a $20 million denim fabric production facility in Egypt’s West Qantara Industrial Zone.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Mia Tomašić attends the church with her family, who regularly attend the events.—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Members of Rischar’s hometown church in Lancaster have also rallied to raise funds to ease the costs of housing and final arrangements for Rischar’s wife, Rebecca, who was a stay-at-home mother.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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