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as in fabric
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails

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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. 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
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Noun
  • This was especially evident in the number of fabrics that looked scorched and toasted.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
  • 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
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  • Following Trump’s latest victory, White-Cain became the first female clergy member to pray at a presidential inauguration and now serves as the first female primary spiritual adviser to a U.S. president.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
  • Ukraine’s foreign ministry in April also accused Russia of religious oppression in occupied territories, where hundreds of churches have been destroyed, and some 67 clergy members killed since the start of the war.
    Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • At Denim Première Vision, textile designer Kelly Konings discussed how textiles and fashion move along parallel paths—closely connected, yet fundamentally different.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
  • Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Another third-party verification that ensures textiles are free of over 1,000 substances such as pesticides and colorants after being submitted to rigorous lab testing.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
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  • Mustain served at Preston Trail from 2019 to 2023, according to a statement on the church’s website.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
  • The church asks the court to declare and recognize its legal right to grow and use sacred plants, including marijuana, for religious reasons without the government interfering.
    Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025

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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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