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
Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Selena Gomez is no stranger to setting trends with her nails, shoes, and clothing—and, of course, her hair.
—Michel Mejía, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The boutiques — envision the Magnolia Home decor space only loaded with baby clothing and merchandise — are coming to several Southern California Target stores including the Tustin and Rancho Santa Margarita locations.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
As with any equipment, be sure to wear proper protective clothing, including safety glasses and work shoes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
At that time, Prescott said, Best also retrieved a a semi-automatic pistol from his clothing and held it in his right hand.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Selena Gomez is no stranger to setting trends with her nails, shoes, and clothing—and, of course, her hair.
—Michel Mejía, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The boutiques — envision the Magnolia Home decor space only loaded with baby clothing and merchandise — are coming to several Southern California Target stores including the Tustin and Rancho Santa Margarita locations.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
As with any equipment, be sure to wear proper protective clothing, including safety glasses and work shoes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
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Seeing the wall police breached to give people inside the club a chance to get out, or the bathrooms and dressing rooms where people hid, prayed for survival or reached out to family and friends carries an impact that spells out this nation’s terrifying vulnerability to gun violence.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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By Saturday, that approach had narrowed into black-on-black Balenciaga runway dressing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The force and frequency of Iranian missile launches will increase, and their range will become wider, state media cited the commander of the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force as saying on Monday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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No one’s comfortable saying that that pop music should be a bastion of the wealthy, but solutions to that are not free-market solutions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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If the dress code calls for true beachy or vacation attire, the Jaylah Strapless Midi Dress from Lulus looks like a wavy, ocean-like print that will blend in perfectly on the shore.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Before long, smitten cast members, including Sarah Sherman and a cameraman wearing an I (Heart) Harry shirt who kept focusing on Styles, proved too much for Gosling, who called off a big song and dance number featuring most of the cast in silver space attire.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The pictures capture thirty years of evolving set design and costuming in Technicolor—or rather, a gaudier and more hallucinogenic version of it.—
Bryan Barcena,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Chrome filigree details outline white French tips, nodding to the swoon-worthy Edwardian costuming in period pieces like Bridgerton.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Erin Stewart, a Republican candidate for governor and former mayor of New Britain, recently filmed a video in front of the Gravel Pit facility, expressing her opposition to the project.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But putting together a basketball team only requires a few players.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Lower gas prices in recent months helped offset rising costs for essentials like groceries and housing, as well as higher prices in goods categories such as apparel and furniture, where tariffs have already pushed costs higher.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Subsequently, Eric attacked the advertising and client roster, from textiles to soft goods, inspection, apparel, software, manufacturing, sourcing, and technology, through learning about client’s needs, goals, and ultimately creating custom marketing plans and concepts.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some residents blamed the flooding on clogged drainage systems, stating that city authorities ought to have prepared by ensuring there was functional drainage infrastructure ahead of the rainy season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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One part of the meetings was clearly stating to each player where the organization sees them; some are on the roster, some are competing for a spot, others are there to learn from the veterans and get valuable experience before heading back to the minor leagues to begin their season.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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