CLOTHE Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

clothe

verb

ˈklōt͟h

Definition of clothe

as in to dress

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes they liked to clothe the twins in identical outfits just to confuse people

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as in to say

to convey in appropriate or telling terms regulations clothed in obscure terminology

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Recent Examples of clothe Designed around century-old oak trees, the home is clad in limestone and natural timber, reflecting the principles of organic modernism. — Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 In its café, romantic classical tableaux adorn the walls; the banquettes are clad in amethyst velvet; and marble tiles are arranged in geometric patterns on the floor. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 The model is clad in light-wash cut-off jean shorts, a navy blue T-shirt, and white sneakers, with her hair up un a claw clip. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 One was designed by Patricia Urquiola, who is known for doing interiors at Bulgari Hotels, which tend to be clad in silk wallpaper, among other alluring fabrics. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clothe

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For instance, a men’s dress shirt could be made with the fiber woven in, supporting consumers through work and occasion dressing.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Spearfish Falls is one of three spectacular cascades in Spearfish Canyon—even prettier dressed in autumn foliage.

— Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dress

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But the federal agency that has required companies to collect and report demographic workforce data since 1966 is now working to end that practice, a move some critics say would be a huge blow to civil rights enforcement.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Ferndale school officials say high school students gained experience through drone filming crews, race-day event management and supervised flight projects.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of say

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The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming.

— Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

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But others take issue with her premise the exercises are unnecessary, arguing that scaling them back puts US forces –– almost 30,000 of them stationed in South Korea and over 50,000 more in nearby Japan –– in a more dangerous situation.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Paying it would inevitably put Meta Platforms in bankruptcy and perhaps put the company under state ownership.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of put

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The bride wore a custom lace gown by Emilia Wickstead, pairing it with a Pragnell family tiara—notably, the same jeweler designed Elizabeth’s engagement ring.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
The only exceptions to Black were when Zendaya wore an ivory Tamara Ralph gown to the London premiere, and a white and black Atelier Versace gown to the premiere in Shanghai, China.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of gown

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This involves transforming personal experiences into actionable intellectual property, articulating underlying patterns employees feel but haven't expressed, and leveraging exclusive internal data.

— Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
It’s left to the audience to infer exactly what has transpired between them, but largely through omission, Wright’s script effectively articulates the burden of mental illness on family members.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

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