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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
Some office chairs have traditional cloth or leather upholstery stretched over foam padding, while others include a synthetic mesh material stretched over a rigid frame.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Multiple wet wiping cloths were also found on food prep surfaces, along with a knife stored in the handwashing sink.
—Evan Moore
august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
The Lengua El Bosque is an homage to Bar El Bosque, which famously serves tacos wrapped in cloth napkins to soften the tortilla and preserve the moisture.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Use a dry cloth afterward to remove moisture from the fan.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Multiple wet wiping cloths were also found on food prep surfaces, along with a knife stored in the handwashing sink.
—Evan Moore
august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
The Lengua El Bosque is an homage to Bar El Bosque, which famously serves tacos wrapped in cloth napkins to soften the tortilla and preserve the moisture.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Use a dry cloth afterward to remove moisture from the fan.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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The ankles have an elastic closure to prevent the fabric from getting in your way while moving.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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As industries advance deeper into digitization, a world where robots are woven into the fabric of everyday operations is no longer science fiction.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The saga began on Jan. 26 when Rev. John Melnick, vicar for clergy of the Archdiocese, announced the allegations and Jacobs’ removal from the Holy Trinity altar during Sunday Mass, which was also broadcast on YouTube.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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This time, however, Guerrero is the one putting his mark on the blockbuster work, set to an irreverent set of poems by medieval clergy.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What innovation or development holds the greatest potential to improve operations in the apparel and textile industries?—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Aug. 2025
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Two guest lecturers showed slides and described early examples of fibres and textiles.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Parishioners of Holy Trinity have suggested the Archdiocese is looking to close the church.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The event will run until 11 p.m. The First Lutheran Church of Plano will host a free community shredding event and a food and book drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20, at the church, 200 N. Center St. in Plano.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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