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clothed

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verb

variants or clad
past tense of clothe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clothed
Adjective
The rest of the slideshow included four (clothed) mirror selfies and a close-up shot of a butter yellow sink. Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 That is, until one of the semi-clothed workmen and his thick muscles catch her eye. David Opie, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025 Christian has relied on Medicaid to pay for the home health nurses and caregivers to maneuver the device to get from the bed to his wheelchair, showered, clothed and fed. Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025 These services allow users to upload clothed pictures of people and produce what experts term nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII) of both minors and adults, also sometimes referred to as deepfake pornography. David Evan Harris, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Aug. 2024
Verb
As the guy, clad in full European cycling-team gear, coasts up to the front-door bench, the mechanic gets a closer look. Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Yungblud easily took on the song’s euphoric verses as Corgan accompanied on guitar, both clad in all-black, from the four-time-platinum LP. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2026 The building’s exterior is an unconventional assemblage of ten sculptural cones clad in stainless steel mesh, onyx, and glass, rising up to 280 feet into the sky. News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026 There was more swimsuit inspo where that came from, as the 29-year-old also included a snap of herself standing on the beach at sunset, clad in the smallest black-and-white bottoms and matching top. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 July 2026 The afternoon practices in the midsummer heat that Tomlin leaned into, often clad in black sweatpants and a sweatshirt, will now be held earlier in the day. CBS News, 29 July 2026 Wilson was clad in a black top with a brightly colored leaf pattern and a black beanie. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Deadpool, clad in his gray X-Force costume, appeared in the crowd — but never removed his mask to show who was underneath. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026 Yeoh turned to Schiaparelli for her attire, clad in a classic black and white look with pops of gold throughout. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothed
Adjective
  • Princess Kate has been crowned Tatler’s best dressed numerous times before, most recently in 2022.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • The second lady was dressed head to toe in white, as was the baby.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.
    Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The entire Board of Education has expressed support for lobbying for additional state money.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Stitt expressed confidence that states would hold elections without federal intervention while noting his support for the voting bill.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Dozens of Eckhaus Latta–clad, Tabi-toed aspiring downtown cool kids were lined up around the block to attend a poetry reading at the menswear store, headlined by writer Victoria Rose.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
  • Playing for a state title in front of thousands of fans, many of the clad in red, was a fitting end.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Alongside it is Footsi (1979), a video in which two fingers garbed in little shoes and socks move across the artist’s body.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
  • The Qataris, garbed in white robes with red sashes, sat directly behind the goal in the lower bowl.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • When reached via email Monday, City Attorney Tom Carpenter said his office did not draft the 18-month proposal.
    Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking to Radio Jornalera NJ, an independent Spanish language media outlet, Lopez-Cornejo’s mother, María, said her son took medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures.
    Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • And even when the original clips of viral moments are authentic, they’re increasingly used as a launching point for embellished narratives and AI content – to capture an invested audience.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

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