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 Dunham recorded the eleven-hour audiobook version over six nights at a Manhattan recording studio, surrounded by pillows and occasionally clad in her pajamas. — Brian Raftery, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026 For Thacker, surfaces are repositories of memory and emotion; in the bathrooms, the walls have been entirely clad in tiles inspired by her son’s childhood drawings. — Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 The 37-year-old, clad in a white tank top, loose gray sweatpants and white gym socks, looks back on the years that went into building the home to her liking. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 Clancy had supporters clad in pink each day at court and a widespread following online. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clothe

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothe

Verb

Everybody was dressed so sophisticated, and I was dressed in a Cinderella gown.

— Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
Mikey Madison is still only in her 20s, but the Oscar-winning actress prefers a sophisticated and timeless style of dressing over trends.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

Verb

Salkar said a medico-legal case had been opened and an autopsy would follow.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines are among the countries that are most exposed to food security risk from the super El Niño and also face the highest risk of civil unrest due to rising prices, Verisk Maplecroft said.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of say

Verb

With artificial intelligence permeating nearly every aspect of life, therapists are seeing more people expressing anxiety about the technology.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 6 Oct. 2026
In this Year 1 of a rebuild, Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley continues to express a combination of disappointment and encouragement in his postgame press conferences.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of express

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The finale began with part one of the three-part Head of Household competition, as the finalists were forced to hold on to a kite for as long as possible while dressed in some ridiculous Ben Franklin costumes.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026
The custom-fit suit is a near-torture device of costuming that severely limits my ability to move.

— Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of costume

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The joy of being in DTLA is proximity to transit, putting Santa Monica, Pasadena, and everywhere in between within easy reach without necessarily needing Ubers or a rental car.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Choudri also made headlines earlier this year after the authority put him on leave after police arrested him at his Folsom home following a fight between his daughter and fiancée.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of put

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Gala cochair Nicole Ari Parker was one of the first to arrive, wearing a custom Victor De Souza gown reminiscent of Victorian tulle.

— Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
The actor was an early standout of the night in a sheer black lace gown with a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and plenty of ostrich feather embellishments.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of gown

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While Versant has articulated a plan to broaden its revenue beyond traditional TV, that platform at present delivers the bulk of its financial fuel, which makes distribution alliances a primary financial benchmark for the company.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Keep the narrative tight on the evolution of cultural aspects, offer a decisive point of view, articulate the support needed from the board, identify where decisions are required and be ready for questions.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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