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the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then
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Recent Examples of cloths
Pick up a pack of microfiber cloths and dampen them before dusting.
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Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Lint-free cotton cloths are best for polishing and buffing silver flatware and serving pieces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Microfiber cloths pick up dust, hair, and bacteria much better than paper towels, and removing the toilet seat provides better access to tight crevices that tend to collect hidden grime.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
The Dutch champions are cut from different cloths.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
His sitters often draped themselves in a variety of West African textiles—paying homage to the centrality of the textile in African sartorialism—as well as cloths from Europe and the Islamic world.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Every guest room has found its inspiration in a different Asian or African country—the Mali room, for example, is furnished with rich mud cloths, cut-brass lamps, gleaming raw-silk curtains, and wooden masks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Traditional mops move filthy water, conventional vacuums push fine dust back into the air and cleaning cloths need to be rinsed to maintain hygienic conditions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Lint-free cotton cloths are best for polishing and buffing silver flatware and serving pieces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Microfiber cloths pick up dust, hair, and bacteria much better than paper towels, and removing the toilet seat provides better access to tight crevices that tend to collect hidden grime.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
The Dutch champions are cut from different cloths.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
His sitters often draped themselves in a variety of West African textiles—paying homage to the centrality of the textile in African sartorialism—as well as cloths from Europe and the Islamic world.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Every guest room has found its inspiration in a different Asian or African country—the Mali room, for example, is furnished with rich mud cloths, cut-brass lamps, gleaming raw-silk curtains, and wooden masks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Traditional mops move filthy water, conventional vacuums push fine dust back into the air and cleaning cloths need to be rinsed to maintain hygienic conditions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloths
Noun
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CreateMe’s MeRA platform—an acronym of Modular-engineering Robotic Assembly—leverages robotics to maneuver fabrics through the manufacturing process.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Coker used deadstock fabrics, upcycled denim and upcycled leathers, as well as British wool and reclaimed satins for the collection.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The plant produces Circulose—a dissolving pulp made from 100 percent discarded cotton textiles—designed to integrate into existing textile supply chains and move circular solutions beyond the pilot phase into sustained industrial production.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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An easy way to level up your all-black outfit is to look for pieces in super luxurious textiles like velvet.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Department of Homeland Security said it’s been in contact with churches in Springfield about the threats.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Cloths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloths. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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