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as in attired
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 expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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Recent Examples of clothed
Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The open main floor is clad in calming white oak, which has been used for custom built-ins that serve as functional yet design-forward storage spaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
The emperor was not, in fact, clad in the finest suit.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Ava — whose dad is Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora — also shared a shot of Locklear clad in the same top from 20 years ago in her post.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The woman was clothed in matching green pants and a shirt, as well as a green and yellow shawl, deputies said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
In this case, clad means that the pan is made of several different layers of metal, each providing a specific benefit.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
The same camaraderie could also be shared and enjoyed while fully clothed.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
On Friday night, tennis superstar Serena Williams made a splash at the Princesa De Asturias awards ceremony, clad in a head-to-toe fiery red ensemble featuring glossy pumps.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Verb
When the humans return, there are only a handful, better clothed, hair braided and combed, new fashions.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The open main floor is clad in calming white oak, which has been used for custom built-ins that serve as functional yet design-forward storage spaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
The emperor was not, in fact, clad in the finest suit.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Ava — whose dad is Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora — also shared a shot of Locklear clad in the same top from 20 years ago in her post.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The woman was clothed in matching green pants and a shirt, as well as a green and yellow shawl, deputies said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
In this case, clad means that the pan is made of several different layers of metal, each providing a specific benefit.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
The same camaraderie could also be shared and enjoyed while fully clothed.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
On Friday night, tennis superstar Serena Williams made a splash at the Princesa De Asturias awards ceremony, clad in a head-to-toe fiery red ensemble featuring glossy pumps.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothed
Adjective
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Probably would have had John Oliver come out dressed, perhaps, like Oliver Twist.—
Debbie Day,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Scroll on for the best dressed stars of the night!—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Oct. 2025
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His image was captured on a trail camera mounted in the driveway, attired in camouflage, an AR-15-style semiautomatic assault rifle strapped to his chest.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The views expressed in this article are the writers’ own.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Movies, Lego sets, theme parks — all of these are just part of his overall-clad empire.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions once again after beating the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1, on home ice in Sunrise on Tuesday night before a delirious crowd of red-and-white clad fans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
Verb
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For example, Smith said, in a major city during a holiday weekend, Prepared’s technology helped reduce the number of emergency calls operators had to handle by by 33% because AI was able to deal with non-critical calls like noise complaints.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Following the Qianlong Garden, museum officials said Yangxindian (Hall of Mental Cultivation), the residence and administrative office for Qing emperors, is also expected to reopen this year after completing restoration work that started in 2018.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But Mamdani's vision of a more affordable city, articulated through savvy social media videos and upbeat in-person interactions, has clearly resonated with young and first-time voters (even outside of New York).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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That message, articulated through Cherry and Hero’s connection, resonates far beyond the screen.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rachel Fuller’s orchestral version of The Who album, recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, is the backdrop for this production, which is costumed by British fashion house Paul Smith.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The show then cut to the host and his sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, backstage, costumed as a tiger and a banana, respectively.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s 55-yard TD run in the third quarter put MidAmerica Nazarene up 31-0.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Younger consumers are, as Veblen might put it, performing taste with efficiency.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Clothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothed. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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