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
arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
An attention-grabbing look can center a project in an elevated conversation that can drive box office, awards and, yes, clothing sales.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Certain suppliers, including kitchenware and clothing producers, have been asked to lower their prices by as much as 10% per round of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which would mean taking on the full cost of the duties, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the export of secondhand clothing to these regions often overwhelms local waste management systems and disrupts indigenous textile markets, perpetuating a cycle of dependency and environmental degradation.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Some suppliers, including producers of kitchenware and clothing, have been asked to lower their prices by as much as 10% per round of tariffs, essentially shouldering the full cost of Trump's duties, according to the people who asked not to be identified as the information is private.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
An attention-grabbing look can center a project in an elevated conversation that can drive box office, awards and, yes, clothing sales.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Certain suppliers, including kitchenware and clothing producers, have been asked to lower their prices by as much as 10% per round of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which would mean taking on the full cost of the duties, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the export of secondhand clothing to these regions often overwhelms local waste management systems and disrupts indigenous textile markets, perpetuating a cycle of dependency and environmental degradation.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
Noun
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The Context While the U.S. Senate has traditionally adhered to an unwritten rule requiring business attire, enforcement has varied.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from classic boxing attire, the designs are reimagined with elevated details, seamlessly blending sport and style for everyday wear.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 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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Retail ▪ Attractions by Brazil in Miami: Boutique apparel for men and women, along with shoes, purses, jewelry and accessories.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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After several seasons of pushing the boundaries with womenswear design—testing the limits of form, function and fabrication—the runways at Milan Fashion Week offered a traditional take on apparel, leaning into a familiar feeling of romance.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 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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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Brown wore a sheer, figure-hugging black lace dress which featured a faux fur neckline and cuffs, with black underwear underneath.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, March 11, Ortega arrived at a special screening of her new movie, Death of a Unicorn, wearing a strapless, asymmetrical, black David Koma dress.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
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And colleges and universities need to do a much better job articulating their value proposition, not only to prospective students and families, but to legislators, business leaders, and the broader public.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Anticipate Challenges And Prepare For Them Common hurdles include gathering documentation, meeting tight deadlines and articulating your achievements clearly.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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