as in clothes
covering for the human body
the girls showed up at the prom wearing their most elegant rags
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as in scolds
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
several readers called in to rag the editor for his paper's repeated grammatical lapses
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rags
Noun
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Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025 -
And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Brands must get creative when designing Wimbledon attire for players, making fit, cut, trim, and fabric more important.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Many people were wearing beach attire and flip flops.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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In April, Sánchez attended the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in a 1994 John Galliano dress once worn by the Fellini muse.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
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“Rags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rags. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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