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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
Alternatives to Douches To keep the vaginal area clean and odor free without douching, gently wash the vulva (outer area) daily with warm water using your fingers or a soft cloth.
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Beyond swimwear, shoppers will also find terry cloth and cotton cover-ups and long sarongs to layer over their suits.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
Some people had draped wet cloths over their heads and burrowed into the earthen walls, trying to escape the smoke and flames.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
It's held in place by a wide, adjustable elastic fabric headband and the kit includes a USB-C charging cable and a cloth storage bag.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Beyond swimwear, shoppers will also find terry cloth and cotton cover-ups and long sarongs to layer over their suits.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
Some people had draped wet cloths over their heads and burrowed into the earthen walls, trying to escape the smoke and flames.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
It's held in place by a wide, adjustable elastic fabric headband and the kit includes a USB-C charging cable and a cloth storage bag.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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Plus, the tweed fabric is lightweight and elegant to instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Wax textile prints are under the spotlight at the Musée de l’Homme, which takes a historical and sociological look at the fabric that became popular in West Africa and were initially inspired by native Indonesian batik designs.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many end up in caring professions like nurses, therapists, or members of the clergy.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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New churches build their own capacity, gain independence and then send off clergy and members to start more churches.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The medium—oil paint, textile, mixed media, photography, etc.—should largely inform your frame selection.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Wooden furniture offers plenty of spots to perch, soft textiles are draped over most surfaces, and a handful of plants hint at the outdoors.—
Dan Q. Dao,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2025
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Thunders and Nolan died less than a year apart in 1991 and 1992, and Kane was long retired from music and working at the Mormon church’s Family History Center in Los Angeles.—
Daniel Kreps, Andy Greene
March 1,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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His father and their churches could not immediately be reached for comment.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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