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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
Use a damp cloth to wipe any dirt from mushrooms, paying close attention to the spot where the stem meets the cap.
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Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Damp cloths are recommended to pick up any sand that may have come from the ruptured toy(s).
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Working for an agency like the Operant Bureau—or the CIA or MI6—means a level of self-sacrifice, organizing for the whole-cloth good of humanity (or a particular intelligence-gathering body).
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Use a damp microfiber cloth and damp mop after vacuuming.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Damp cloths are recommended to pick up any sand that may have come from the ruptured toy(s).
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Working for an agency like the Operant Bureau—or the CIA or MI6—means a level of self-sacrifice, organizing for the whole-cloth good of humanity (or a particular intelligence-gathering body).
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Use a damp microfiber cloth and damp mop after vacuuming.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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And the hotel’s refreshed look, with fabrics designed to mimic the fronds and ferns in the lush gardens outside, is the culmination of a five-year update led by interiors expert Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The lightweight fabric and billowy, tiered silhouette of this dress keep it comfortable on summer days, and the square neckline gives you a little more coverage than a typical slip dress.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Before Universal could make a decision about Penland, a news story emerged about Scorsese screening the film for Catholic clergy.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Tim Keller, the pastor who effectively invented the modern urban evangelical church movement through New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian, spent heavily training the next generation of clergy but did not produce a successor.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Inside, its modernist lines are softened by lush textiles and the soft curves of furnishings from Urquiola’s designs for Italian brands such as Cassina and Molteni, as well as the vertical gardens developed by botanist Patrick Blanc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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There are beautiful walks and cycle rides and pretty Champenois villages in every direction, including Hautvillers, with the little church where Dom Pérignon is buried.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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There’s one in white marble in Square Samuel Rousseau opposite Saint Clotilde church, wings protectively covering the composer César Franck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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