cloths

plural of cloth
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as in fabrics
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails

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as in clergies
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 For example, microfiber cleaning cloths should be separated into a wash load of their own to avoid breaking down the fibers, just as white linens are best washed alone to get the softest and cleanest laundry. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025 Use mulch, frost cloths, and windbreaks to shield plants from frost and freezing temperatures. William Jones, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 Drying and Storing Microfiber Cloths Air-dry microfiber cloths on a flat surface or hang them on a line or drying rack. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025 Wiping cloths are supposed to sit in sanitizing solution when not in use. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • The show, held at Disneyland Paris, saw Jenner close the event in a strapless ballgown with contrasting fabrics for the bodice and full skirt.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Both designers cut and sewed directly manually, demonstrating their thorough knowledge of fabrics and their properties as the raw material for their architectural designs.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Yagazie Emezi and Nuotama Bodomo rework ethnographic traditions through indigenous knowledge—Emezi invoking ancestral memory through textiles and ritual, Bodomo reframing film through Afro-indigenous rhythms.
    PhotoVogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Doble uses innovative sustainable materials including seaweed, cactus leather, deadstock and recycled textiles.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Since the explosion, the Warriors have worked with local churches in case any players want to talk to somebody that's not part of the team.
    Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Some have left their churches for new ones.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Cloths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloths. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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