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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
Sokolowski also recommends avoiding misting your refrigerator with water directly—always apply it to a microfiber cloth first.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
One hack for a small space in need of division is the Japanese noren—a room divider made from cloth that redirects the flow of a space by creating, in effect, a partition wall.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
The wiping cloth sanitizer bucket was measured at 150 ppm quaternary ammonium, proper levels are at 200 ppm.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Every Sentra starts with LED headlights, remote keyless entry, cloth upholstery, a four-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 3 USB-C ports, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and 16-inch steel wheels.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
One hack for a small space in need of division is the Japanese noren—a room divider made from cloth that redirects the flow of a space by creating, in effect, a partition wall.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
The wiping cloth sanitizer bucket was measured at 150 ppm quaternary ammonium, proper levels are at 200 ppm.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Every Sentra starts with LED headlights, remote keyless entry, cloth upholstery, a four-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 3 USB-C ports, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and 16-inch steel wheels.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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Together, these leaders are decentralizing intelligence and embedding it into the fabric of everyday operations.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her Iamraw collection, intended to channel fragility, features subtle design details like double sleeves and raw edging in fabrics like Tencel, viscose and cotton.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After the clergy offered praise and comfort to a group mourning Alex Pretti’s death, a Merrillville man pulled the scarf from his face and jacket hood from his head in the oppressive cold and took the microphone.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition to clergy, community leaders and educators turned out in frigid conditions.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This includes cars, aircraft, electronics, petroleum products, textiles, machinery, computers, pharmaceutical products and steel, to name just a few, which will now be bought in smaller quantities from the United States.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Princess of Wales paid a visit to Hiut Denim textile manufacturer, wearing a coordinated look with earth tones and warm reds throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn't attend her Sunday church service, adding that her family was notified about the absence by a churchgoer.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Bishop agrees, but insists that since no other Franciscans are female, Aleys must be sent to the nearby Beguines—laywomen who take no vows, live in community, and work to support the church.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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