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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
Cotton cloths and feather dusters tend to stir dust up and redistribute it.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
The credit card purchases, most of which were itemized on city records as office supplies, included gifts and decorations for family birthday parties, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; $19,000 in groceries, children’s toys, cosmetics, a bed linens, table cloths and home decorations.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Its tables don white cloths, sitting on old wood floors.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Sanitizing Keyboards That's not all microfiber cloths can do in the home office.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Damp cloths are recommended to pick up any sand that may have come from the ruptured toy(s).
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Clean With Them If your napkins are too stained to serve to guests, turn them into cleaning cloths.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
The credit card purchases, most of which were itemized on city records as office supplies, included gifts and decorations for family birthday parties, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; $19,000 in groceries, children’s toys, cosmetics, a bed linens, table cloths and home decorations.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Its tables don white cloths, sitting on old wood floors.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Sanitizing Keyboards That's not all microfiber cloths can do in the home office.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Damp cloths are recommended to pick up any sand that may have come from the ruptured toy(s).
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Clean With Them If your napkins are too stained to serve to guests, turn them into cleaning cloths.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloths
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The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In the ’90s, Lilly Pulitzer was revived after its founder’s retirement, transitioning to stretchier fabrics yet keeping the same amount of elegance and femininity in every new release.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Around 57 percent of textiles are biological materials, such as cotton, while 27 percent are polyester, almost all of which is recycled, Garcia Tapia said, limiting exposure to oil price shocks.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Galeon’s in-house design team collaborated with Hong Kong’s InSitu Design to create living quarters defined by sleek marbles, supple Italian leathers, warm woods, and rich textiles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Institutions such as schools and churches have a structural role to play.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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After, make your way to two lovely churches, Santa Tecla, by the side of the lake, and San Giovanni, up the hill in the town’s center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Cloths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloths. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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