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as in clergy
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 cloth
The low-maintenance set can be wiped down with a damp cloth when needed, so maintenance is easy.
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Use a soft brush, a microfiber cloth or a vacuum with a brush attachment to sweep away dust, pollen and anything else clinging to the mesh.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Flat diapers: These are simply squares of absorbent material, usually terry cloth or similar.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Kraft said some families rely on a combination of disposable and cloth diapers.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Use a soft brush, a microfiber cloth or a vacuum with a brush attachment to sweep away dust, pollen and anything else clinging to the mesh.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Flat diapers: These are simply squares of absorbent material, usually terry cloth or similar.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Kraft said some families rely on a combination of disposable and cloth diapers.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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As the women sat on a silk fabric sofa, the wall behind them showcased a painting of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, painted by Ferdinand Richardt in 1858.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The anorak, with its partial-zipper front and technical fabric body, feels like a thoroughly modern garment.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some sources show that the declaration was read in churches and discussed by the clergy.—
Thomas Tweed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Talk to a trusted friend, a clergy person or see a therapist.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The book, along with the show and 50 artists, really challenges old notions of what textile is.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Long-staple, zero-twist cotton textiles remain fluffy after washes, in my experience.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those who stay at the shelter check in at Upper Rodeo Park before being transported to a shelter location, which is typically a local church.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The hearse, a limousine and row of cars were lined up outside the church when the gunfire erupted, witnesses and mourners who attended the funeral said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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