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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 Both the bag and the strap can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth. Clint Davis, People.com, 8 July 2025 Paint pots white, drape them in shade cloth in burlap to reduce heat buildup. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025 Clean frequently used toasters every two to four weeks by emptying and wiping out the crumb tray and cleaning the exterior, including knobs and other controls, with a damp cloth and mild dish soap. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025 Use a soft sponge or cloth to scrub the pan, being gentle so as not to scratch the surface. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cloth
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Noun
  • The crochet neckline elevates this otherwise simple tee while keeping it easy to style, and its breathable fabric is lightweight, stretchy, and a great pick for travel days.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
  • Over the centuries, English seeped into the very fabric of Indian life – first as a tool of commerce, then as the language of law and, eventually, a marker of privilege.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
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  • In his ruling, Cogan also partly denied the administration's motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Haitian immigrants with TPS, a labor union and a clergy group with TPS beneficiaries.
    Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
  • In his ruling, Cogan also partly denied the administration’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Haitian immigrants with TPS, a labor union and a clergy group with TPS beneficiaries.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
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  • Each bungalow evokes its own unique spirit, with colorful pastel palettes paired with one-of-a-kind textiles and art collected from remote corners of the world, including from Kemble's personal travels.
    Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • Companies in the apparel and textile spaces are often required to implement and follow tight service level agreements (SLAs), especially related to response times, fulfillment performance and data accuracy requirements.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
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  • The group was offering a free concert at the church as part of a U.S. tour, St. Paul's said.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 July 2025
  • Seemingly random bureaucratic obstacles impeded Gee’s formal conversion, leading her to feel unwanted by the church and, by extension, God.
    Terry Nguyen July 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025

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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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