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 marble and natural stone, Flores recommends using Swiffer’s dry cloths and a pH-neutral cleanser specifically formulated to keep polished stone etch-free. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026 Use tools like dusters, microfiber cloths, or vacuum attachments for quick and easy cleaning. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Though costly, this mistake taught Aziz’s team always to use fresh cloths and to avoid using the wrong cleaning tools on scratch-prone surfaces. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 Find shade, rest, and use cool, damp cloths to lower your body temperature. Brian Bossak, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 There were bloodied cloths and sheets near the slide. Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Apply cold wet cloths to the neck, armpits and groin, the highest blood-flow areas, to accelerate cooling. Allison Palmer updated June 25, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 Apply cold wet cloths to your neck, armpits and groin, where blood flow is highest, and keep sipping cool water. Allison Palmer updated June 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
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Noun
  • By the 1600s, Dutch and British merchants discovered a growing interest in Europe for undyed, breathable fabrics and began to set up roots in Channai, exporting madras to the continent and selling at a premium.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Fabrics have been sourced through Nona Source, which is also owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and specializes in luxury deadstock fabrics, surplus fabric and leather.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • The late Italian designer Gio Ponti was renowned for his churches, furniture, objects, and, surprisingly, even toilet bowls.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • The destination is distinctive on its own, not far from the northern reaches of Chilean Patagonia and a site of UNESCO World Heritage churches built by Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
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  • Despite rising volumes of textile waste and a growing demand for sustainable products, only less than 1 percent of used textiles gets recycled back into new ones, the venture noted.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • The presentation blends stories, historical context and quilt traditions to see how textiles are powerful tools for communication, telling stories and preserving culture.
    La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

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“Cloths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloths. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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