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 The visual culminates with the sisters clad in Christmas sweaters toasting champagne. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026 Officers clad in black helmets and protective clothing charged at crowds in Lyon after the demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of the high school protest movement turned violent and fires were set in the streets. — Zacharie Petit, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026 The vehicle, which is available as a coupe and roadster, feels like a glimpse of the British automaker’s future, clad in a sculptural body that looks closer to that of an endurance racer than any of its DB cars. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 Most of the new towers remain concrete structures, but they’re now typically clad in glass, metal or masonry, and the frame — while expressed — is generally whipped up into a more interesting confection than Mies would have tolerated. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clothe

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Boise State recommends dressing in warm layers and school colors; umbrellas and ponchos are allowed.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2026
The Success model Success Academy has a reputation for strictness – for good or bad, there is emphasis on each student’s posture, attentiveness and dress in a way there is not at traditional public schools.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

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Grimes was questionable for Wednesday’s game, but still had swelling, Redick said, which could have affected the right-handed guard’s shooting.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Reefs bring in roughly $10 million to $12 million in annual economic benefits for the county, Adams said.

— Henry Larson, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of say

Verb

On November 2, Perry shared a rare glimpse of Daisy’s long blonde hair, which was streaked with hot pink, while twinning with her in matching Hello Kitty Halloween costumes.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
Fincher’s instructions to costume designer Trish Summerville were to keep things authentic and grounded.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

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Injuries and close losses put the team at 7-3 coming into the game, forcing Centennial to play away from home.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
That requirement could put Florida on the hook to find a way to pay for a $1 billion penalty in cost sharing for federal food aid, according to calculations by the Florida Policy Institute, or make significant eligibility cuts.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026

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Kim Kardashian In Mexico City, Kim Kardashian appeared at the All’s Fair season 2 premiere in a structured white Schiaparelli gown with a plunging neckline and horizontal cutouts along the fringed skirt.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Mirroring the poisonous arena featured in the movie, Grace paired her vibrant, beaded Almée Couture gown with a high ponytail, leaving her blond bangs out to frame her face.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of gown

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No one has a better track record of helping young women artists articulate their emotional lives and writerly poise on record, and then making that record a smash hit.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Documenting which children grew sickest and following an illness from house to house was a method aimed at articulating an explainable pattern.

— Jim Downs, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026

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