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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
Grab a paper towel or a clean cloth, and gently dab the spill.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Wipe the area with a clean cloth dipped in plain water.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Beeswax wrap and cloth covers should not be used in the microwave.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Guests receive a reusable cloth tote shopping bag at the beginning of their trip.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Wipe the area with a clean cloth dipped in plain water.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Beeswax wrap and cloth covers should not be used in the microwave.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Guests receive a reusable cloth tote shopping bag at the beginning of their trip.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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Crafted with an anti-wrinkle chenille fabric, the couch is soft to the touch and has a sophisticated, modern look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The dress also included a dramatic cape, with sheer fabric contrasted by metallic rainbow elements throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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McCall said members of the clergy would begin to patrol the Stillwell station.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Survivors who were abused by people in positions of authority such as clergy, educators and law enforcement — including correctional officers — may be even more reluctant to share their stories.—
Amanda Hernandez,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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The event is divided across two Atlanta Expo buildings: Both the North and South buildings showcase a mix of high- and low-end antiques, vintage silverware, artisan textiles, and fine jewelry.—
Sara Bliss,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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The watch is completed with a white calfskin strap with textile embossing and red hand stitching and a grade-5 titanium butterfly folding clasp.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Just in the first few months of 2025, Robert Boo’s Pride Center discovered four people in Broward County who had HIV through its free testing at churches, festivals, pharmacies and nightclubs.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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Community Relations Service employees have quietly intervened with church leaders, community leaders, relatives of victims of violence and city administrators to ward off unrest, lawsuits or boycotts.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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