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 In the downstairs bar, polished modern Zieta Studio stools sit opposite an old 1815 painting depicting a sergeant clad in white boots and a regal red jacket. — Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 At product launches, company events, and trade shows, Huang is nearly always clad in his trademark black Tom Ford leather jacket. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026 For Mary Kay, the latter of these rationales seems to have been clothed in the guise of the former, though the precise catalyst for establishing her own outfit remains indeterminate. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 While aerial views of the island are flashes of blue-green waters and flat, beige beaches, inland is clad in colorful clapboard homes and remnants of its former glory. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clothe

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Start with a bright Greek village salad, featuring cucumbers and tomatoes and feta and a creamy ricotta dressing.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Likewise, having more denim doesn’t necessarily make getting dressed easier.

— Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026

Definition of dress

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Every year, the Fuller family comes together to celebrate his birthday and death anniversary, something his aunt says helps to keep his spirit alive in the community.

— Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
But in comments to The Sacramento Bee, spokespeople for the two companies both said that regardless of how the new ESA interpretation runs out, their timber operations will not destroy marbled murrelet habitat.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of say

Verb

Dee is one of hundreds of United fans who have had similar emails from United, and many are expressing unhappiness about them.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Prosecutors say Rivas expressed jealousy over Burke’s relationships with other women, and the two argued about it over text on April 22, 2025.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of express

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Seven days of building both the Ice King and Charlie the Unicorn costumes with much trial and error have culminated in her decision to go as the Ice King for the first day of San Diego Comic-Con.

— Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
Nearby, two performers were smoking in white Monobloc chairs, costumed in long aprons and scrubs, rubber gloves close at hand.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of costume

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Supporters highlight the other types of revenue data centers bring in and credit the incentive with helping Texas become a leader in the industry, but opponents say the tax break is unnecessary and puts business over people.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Willow pinned Thekla and Skye Blue put Thekla’s foot on the rope.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of put

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The couple was pictured posing together in glitzy date night looks—Stefani wore a pale pink floral appliqué gown by Yara Shoemaker, while Shelton wore a black tux.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Additional snaps feature the Boy Next Door star taking a selfie at Wimbledon, posing for photos in a Dolce & Gabbana gown and enjoying a cup of coffee and a croissant from what appears to be a hotel balcony.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of gown

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Instead of relying on subjective signals—who stayed late or who was most visible in the office—leaders have to articulate exactly where someone is (or isn’t) meeting expectations.

— Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 27 July 2026
But even more so, the reparations movement articulates the need for a long-term process of undoing the damage done.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

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