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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
None offer the deep expertise in everything from cloth-sourcing to zip-making that is available in China, often in the necessarily small batches needed for fast-moving consumer goods.
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Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Cleaning up is as easy as removing the dirty cloth and tossing it in the trash.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Wash rubber or synthetic boots with a gentle cloth or sponge with mild soap and water.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Her father gathered his things and put them into his cloth bag.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Cleaning up is as easy as removing the dirty cloth and tossing it in the trash.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Wash rubber or synthetic boots with a gentle cloth or sponge with mild soap and water.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Her father gathered his things and put them into his cloth bag.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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Discerning content creators will be more than willing to praise or roast an item, focusing on fabric, fit and value for money.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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After a brief period of sourcing from a vertical manufacturer, the brand is back to sourcing fabrics from Candiani Denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His rise among the revolutionary clergy had also been noticed by groups opposed to the Islamic Republic, who tried to assassinate him in 1981.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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There are also positive testimonies from clergy and committed lay faithful who serve the diocese.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Alma is a middle-aged textile artist whose children have left home.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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If the 15 percent flat rate tariff lasts longer than 150 days, apparel, leather products, and textiles may see price increases.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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Recently, though, her charisma, cutting humor and being a loving mother have somehow eclipsed those accusations, and not even an entire TLC docuseries about her and her church could dent put a dent in her popularity.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sheri Allen, cantor and co-founder of Makom Shelanu synagogue in Fort Worth, called the law another attempt to dismantle the wall between church and state.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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