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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
Don’t forget to also stock up on cleaning tools, like microfiber cloths, sponges, spray bottles and gloves.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 May 2025
At the first pottery-making site, during their enslavement, the men made more tie-down rims—jars without lids that require paper or cloth as a cover, which were easier and faster to make.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
Finally, a country where the women were wearing enough cloth, and where the wind persisted in exposing the tips of their ears.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Microfiber cloths with a material-specific cleaning product.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 May 2025
At the first pottery-making site, during their enslavement, the men made more tie-down rims—jars without lids that require paper or cloth as a cover, which were easier and faster to make.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
Finally, a country where the women were wearing enough cloth, and where the wind persisted in exposing the tips of their ears.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Microfiber cloths with a material-specific cleaning product.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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This was especially evident in the number of fabrics that looked scorched and toasted.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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The underwear, made exclusively for men, is unique because it’s made of sweat-wicking fabric and has an isolated pouch that helps prevent chafing and irritation.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Earlier this month, the DOJ launched an investigation into a Washington state law that requires clergy members to report information about child abuse or neglect obtained during confessions, without exemptions for Catholic priests' confessional privilege.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The Seattle Archdiocese in a statement, warned that breaking the confidence of confession is grounds for a priest to be kicked out of the church, essentially reiterating the rules already established for Catholic clergy.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Bedrooms are boutique in style—with plush velvet, button headboards in regal jewel colours—such as scarlet-red and emerald-green—while damask textiles and carriage-style mirrors evoke the golden-age of train travel.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Known for its scientific solution to the mounting mountain of textile waste, Eeden’s chemical recycling technology recovers pure cellulose and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) building blocks from cotton-polyester blends.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
Noun
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In 1860, members of Smith's immediate family and others who had rejected Young's leadership sought to reorganize the church Smith had led.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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However, the meeting hardly quelled tensions between the two churches.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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