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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
Domingo held a bouquet of white flowers wrapped in a black satin cloth while posing for pictures.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 May 2025
The lower-key Mr. Abel, however, has been seen as cut from similar cloth as Mr. Buffett.
—Michael J. De La Merced, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Each pattern is available in your choice of peel and stick or pre-pasted wallpaper that is moisture and steam resistant and can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 May 2025
The aluminum can contained 598 total coins, which had been arranged into 11 tidy columns and wrapped in black cloth.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 May 2025
The lower-key Mr. Abel, however, has been seen as cut from similar cloth as Mr. Buffett.
—Michael J. De La Merced, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Each pattern is available in your choice of peel and stick or pre-pasted wallpaper that is moisture and steam resistant and can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 May 2025
The aluminum can contained 598 total coins, which had been arranged into 11 tidy columns and wrapped in black cloth.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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But the frame is sturdy, the upholstered fabric is soft and durable, and the slats are nice and supportive.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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The fabric is made to keep you cool by allowing airflow and drawing away moisture, helping regulate your temperature for year-round comfort.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In fact, Sociologist Rodolfo Soriano Nuñez told CNN Prevost was one of the few bishops in Peru who actively worked to support victims of clergy abuse.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Influencers wore paper skull caps to mimic Catholic cardinals and video compilations of clergy were mixed with Charli XCX audio.—
Mariel Padilla,
Them.,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Bedrooms are boutique in style—with plush velvet, button headboards in regal jewel colours—such as scarlet-red and emerald-green—while damask textiles and carriage-style mirrors evoke the golden-age of train travel.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Known for its scientific solution to the mounting mountain of textile waste, Eeden’s chemical recycling technology recovers pure cellulose and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) building blocks from cotton-polyester blends.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
Noun
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In 1860, members of Smith's immediate family and others who had rejected Young's leadership sought to reorganize the church Smith had led.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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However, the meeting hardly quelled tensions between the two churches.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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