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
Alain Sherter, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
The Women of The K clothing is available exclusively at the Royals Team Store at Kauffman Stadium.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
Sometimes there is even clothing, toys or holiday decor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
Back in my day, new clothing brands were popping up every day and all over the place.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Costs rose on a wide range of items, from tech accessories such as phone chargers to women's clothing, SmartScout founder and CEO Scott Needham told CBS MoneyWatch.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
The Women of The K clothing is available exclusively at the Royals Team Store at Kauffman Stadium.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
Sometimes there is even clothing, toys or holiday decor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
Back in my day, new clothing brands were popping up every day and all over the place.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
Noun
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The Kardashians star was dressed in comfy casual attire, sporting a navy blue sweater and a pair of light gray joggers.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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When: 3-6:30 p.m. Cost: $65 for non-members, $50 for members, $75 day of event Dress in your finest derby attire and head to Derby Days 2k25, hosted by Young Affiliates of The Mint.—
Denise Casalez,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Fast fashion and apparel — basics, tees, leggings, socks, and some kids' clothing — would follow.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Americans have enjoyed a cornucopia of affordable merchandise from apparel to hardware which, fueled by pandemic stimulus payments and unleashed the phenomenon known as revenge spending.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 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
Noun
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Maxi dresses have become my best friend, and my closet is filled with soft, flowy dresses that keep me cool and looking stylish whether I’m headed out for dinner or spending a day at the beach.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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Wearing look 14, Lipa donned a black body-conscious maxi dress rendered in a sheer, textured fabric.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 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 7 May. 2025.
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