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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
The restaurant was also dinged after an inspector noticed several wet wiping cloths on counter surfaces.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Let the The Makeup Eraser—an ultra-soft, double-sided reusable cloth—be your pick.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Let the The Makeup Eraser—an ultra-soft, double-sided reusable cloth—be your pick.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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Fire hazards, meaning use of the product could lead to a fire or the product violated federal fabric flammability regulations, were behind 354 of the product recalls reported to CPSC in the past five years.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its steep, meandering streets form a patchwork quilt filled with artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees, each adding their own thread to the fabric.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was further influenced after learning that the FBI often calls on priests, rabbis and other clergy members to counsel victims at mass-casualty events.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Madison Diocese concluded an investigation into clergy abuse in 2019, and released the names of seven men.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Milliken has more than 25 locations in South Carolina, including textile and chemical manufacturing plants, showrooms and its corporate headquarters.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Designer Philippe Starck and textiles maker Bonotto and its owner Giovanni Bonnotto were also awarded at the ceremony that unfurled at the Osaka Expo Italian pavilion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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One recent Sunday evening, about 200 filled a Cincinnati church where preachers from several faith backgrounds urged them to demand his freedom.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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