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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 durable Oxford cloth fabric resists wear and weather, while the frame folds into a surprisingly compact shape for its size.
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
After a bit of small talk, the streamer walked over to the back of the room to an enormous figure hidden with a black cloth draped over it.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Most cats and dogs will sometimes have clear or slightly brownish eye crust that should be wiped away with a clean, damp cloth.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 Sep. 2025
Herders and wolf hunters in Europe have long deterred them with long lines hung with flapping cloth, but the wolves can eventually learn that the flags are not a threat.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
After a bit of small talk, the streamer walked over to the back of the room to an enormous figure hidden with a black cloth draped over it.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Most cats and dogs will sometimes have clear or slightly brownish eye crust that should be wiped away with a clean, damp cloth.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 Sep. 2025
Herders and wolf hunters in Europe have long deterred them with long lines hung with flapping cloth, but the wolves can eventually learn that the flags are not a threat.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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Avoid bleach and opt for air drying to maintain the fabric’s texture.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Laying in an almost illusion deconstruction, the black fabric featured cutouts to reveal the white corset beneath the bustline in a plunging V shape and at the sides, along with waist-high slits on either side of the front of the skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sit-in inspired similar ones around North Carolina and a national movement with 700,000 students, clergy members and others fighting for racial equality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the clergy and staff of North Orange County’s synagogues – Temple Beth Tikvah, Temple Beth Ohr and Chabad of Yorba Linda – prepare for the services ahead, hundreds of local kitchens are abuzz with preparations for the celebratory meal launching the holiday.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its goal is to divert 800,000 kilograms of post-consumer textile waste and support 500 waste picker livelihoods by 2026.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kevlar textile uppers give them unbeatable abrasion resistance, and Gore-tex waterproofing means the elements won’t get into these boots either.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Andrew quit public life in 2019 over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein but makes occasional appearances at private family events, usually at church.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This was at every church function.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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