as in clothing
covering for the human body
a number of people at the prom complimented me on my "nice threads"
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as in weaves
to scatter or set here and there among other things
this history book threads excerpts from the diaries of pioneer women into its account of the settlement of the West
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as in strings
to put together into a series by means of or as if by means of a thread
the reporter threaded his newspaper articles about the basketball team into a book that was essentially a chronicle of their championship season
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Noun
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Duval awaits visitors with bars, live music, restaurants, art galleries, hotels and guesthouses, and clothing and souvenir shops.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025 -
To be clear, there has been no change in our approach to sharing information about Her Royal Highness’s clothing.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Sophie seamlessly weaves erratic and mystifying synths with ominous soundscapes, pure pop perfection, catchy lyrics, pulsating bass, effervescent production, emotive stylings and more to create a cohesive body of work.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The film weaves between color and black and white, between deepest shadow and rainswept Victorian streets.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Punjabi actor, singer and producer Diljit Dosanjh took the third position wearing a Prabal Gurung look inspired by royal Sikh attire and earning an MIV of $7.3 million, while Hamilton, Domingo and Bad Bunny, who wore Prada, filled out the top five spots among Met Gala men.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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Stokes opted for all-black dressing to complement Ballerini’s attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Their tulip jacquard dress (made up of 100% polyester) comes complete with a confidence-boosting back slit and non-slip silicone gripping.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Including comfortable pants, matching sets, dresses, and more.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Emerging textile markets like Jordan are positioning themselves as apparel hubs, leveraging labor availability, government initiatives, and favorable trade agreements.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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The brand is set to launch the classic shade across 21 footwear and 11 apparel styles in May, not limited to classic and modern favorites, according to a press statement.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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