as in clothes
covering for the human body
a store that sells both men's and women's clothing
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as in dressing
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 saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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Recent Examples of clothing
Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
For Howard and Lovett, Vicky planned a vinyl room around Lovett’s giant speakers and made sure stripes appeared here and there to pick up on Howard’s clothing brand, La Ligne.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
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Noun
Black businesses could supply clothing, food, water, cleaning supplies and other items necessary to run the prison system.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
For Howard and Lovett, Vicky planned a vinyl room around Lovett’s giant speakers and made sure stripes appeared here and there to pick up on Howard’s clothing brand, La Ligne.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
Noun
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Rambin shared a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot on TikTok, which offered a glimpse of the couple's first look at one another in their wedding attire.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, athletic clothes, running shoes, a towel and proper swimming attire to camp each day.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Giants had the sixth pick, putting them out of range of landing any of the top three quarterbacks in the draft.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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In addition, apparel prices declined 4% over the past year around the Valley, and prices for alcoholic beverages slipped 3.2%.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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However, tariff-sensitive apparel prices increased 0.4%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Frey and Leigh filed a countersuit in March stating that the film would not be a biopic, but rather an adaptation of a family memoir.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Drop Women’s Britt Tiered Maxi Tent Dress As soon as the weather turns hot, I can’t be bothered to wear anything other than a breathable maxi dress, and The Drop Women’s Britt Tiered Maxi Tent Dress is perhaps one of my favorites.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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Total-body swimwear for ultimate sun protection, floaty floral dresses for summer blockbuster premieres.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Great leaders inspire confidence by articulating a compelling future, rallying their teams, and turning crisis into momentum.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Identifying your strengths is the foundation for articulating your value proposition.—
Donna Grego-Heintz,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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