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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
Nowhere is that clearer than in New Bedford, Mass., which was once the nation’s largest fine cotton cloth producer, and now is one of the many suffering Rust Belt towns chasing revitalization.
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Made By History, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
The process entails placing finished compost into a cloth bag (often a pillowcase) and submerging it in a large bucket of water.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
For most fabric hampers, first gently wipe the surface with a lint-free cloth.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Multiple multi-use wipe cloths in the kitchen lacked any measurable sanitizer.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
The process entails placing finished compost into a cloth bag (often a pillowcase) and submerging it in a large bucket of water.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
For most fabric hampers, first gently wipe the surface with a lint-free cloth.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Multiple multi-use wipe cloths in the kitchen lacked any measurable sanitizer.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
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Technical features include a ripstop, cordura fabric upper, suede insets coated with TPU, and a high-tread, Phylon sole, while an Ortholite, removable sockliner makes this sneaker extremely comfortable for hours of wear—whether that be a low-impact hike or a full afternoon of window shopping.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Despite being conservative in length, the pencil skirt appeared to have its zip intentionally undone at the waist, revealing another layer of fabric underneath.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Noun
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But most innocuous follow-up questions about a clergy member’s calling would reveal that information, even if indirectly.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Previously, only cardinals and patriarchs could celebrate a papal funeral; opening it to all clergy is in keeping with Francis’ effort to create a humbler, less top-down image of the church.—
Elisabetta Povoledo,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Founder Ariel Kaye fills her home with these textiles in vibrant colorways to give her eclectic Los Angeles home an artful yet relaxed touch, while celebs like Tyler, the Creator (who collaborated with the brand just last year) have been known to sleep between them as well.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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According to the brand, the striped pattern was inspired by traditional textiles used in many Mediterranean countries, giving it a beachy look.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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The church has been there since the 15th century, overlooking the beach.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Leo has a doctorate in the church’s canon law, which equips him for the task of ensuring existing church laws are applied to investigate cases and hold leaders accountable.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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