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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
In the video, passengers are seen covering their faces with cloth and tissues.
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The white cloth provides cover from the sun but also creates more humid conditions underneath it — similar to Sumatra.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
Cool the skin with cold, wet cloths and use a fan, if available.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2025
Mouse pads come in a wide variety of material types, most commonly including cloth, foam and fabrics.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The white cloth provides cover from the sun but also creates more humid conditions underneath it — similar to Sumatra.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
Cool the skin with cold, wet cloths and use a fan, if available.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2025
Mouse pads come in a wide variety of material types, most commonly including cloth, foam and fabrics.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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Team – BioShock is woven deeply into the fabric of 2K.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Look for fade-resistant fabric if your chair includes this.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The saga began on Jan. 26 when Rev. John Melnick, vicar for clergy of the Archdiocese, announced the allegations and Jacobs’ removal from the Holy Trinity altar during Sunday Mass, which was also broadcast on YouTube.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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This time, however, Guerrero is the one putting his mark on the blockbuster work, set to an irreverent set of poems by medieval clergy.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What innovation or development holds the greatest potential to improve operations in the apparel and textile industries?—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Aug. 2025
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Two guest lecturers showed slides and described early examples of fibres and textiles.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Parishioners of Holy Trinity have suggested the Archdiocese is looking to close the church.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Cook joined the church in 2022 as the interim associate pastor.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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