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
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Even recognizing one or two reliable triggers—like tight clothing, prolonged sitting or hot weather—can help guide meaningful adjustments.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
The slim fit style hugs your body comfortably and lays flat under clothing for all-day freshness under tops, sweaters, blazers, button-downs and more.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The passengers could be seen wearing blue protective clothing and masks aboard smaller boats transporting them from the cruise ship to shore.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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Noun
Some fans came to Rodrigo's defense and pushed back against the characterization of the babydoll as an item of children's clothing.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Even recognizing one or two reliable triggers—like tight clothing, prolonged sitting or hot weather—can help guide meaningful adjustments.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
The slim fit style hugs your body comfortably and lays flat under clothing for all-day freshness under tops, sweaters, blazers, button-downs and more.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The passengers could be seen wearing blue protective clothing and masks aboard smaller boats transporting them from the cruise ship to shore.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
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Arrange 1 avocado, thinly sliced, and ½ mango, thinly sliced, on top, then spoon tuna mixture with dressing over.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Our take on summer wedding guest dressing spans every sort of attire; without further ado, here are eight ideas to use as a jumping off point for your own midsummer ensemble.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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BuzzFeed announced the sale late Monday, saying Allen Family Digital had agreed to pay $3 apiece for 40 million shares, representing a 52% stake in the company.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Accents of lilacs and some speckled greens were featured behind the appliqué too, emphasizing the whimsy of Klum’s attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Ripley, who was in orange jail attire sitting in the jury box, looked down at the floor throughout the proceeding.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Three-time Academy Award and three-time BAFTA winning costume designer Sandy Powell is on board for costuming.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The dynamic nature of production meant that details were constantly changing while the physical space was being set up, including the costuming, decorations, and even the script.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nobody was more dependable in expressing formal gratitude than my mother.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Trump has gone back and forth over whether the war will end, at times expressing optimism and at other times saying Russia and Ukraine should be left to fight it out to the bitter end.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Former First Lady Laura Bush is credited with putting these delicious cookies—packed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips—on the map.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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But putting people in an immersive environment to experience the tsunami without the deadly consequences of being there in person turned out to be the best way to help people grasp the scale.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The licensed apparel wholesaler announced the appointment of Sonia Mendez as vice president of import production, while former SVP Kyle Carroll was named senior vice president of sourcing and import production.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Analysts took their price target to $45 from $55, citing excess competition in the athletic apparel market.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Her arrest follows an announcement earlier in the week from the district stating an unidentified female teacher had been put on leave during an investigation.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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In other business, No Hobart Data Centers representative Joseph Conn read highlights from an email sent to city officials by Jennifer Williams stating there had been multiple violations of Indiana’s Open Door Law in regard to public notice of the May 7 Hobart Plan Commission meeting.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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