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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
Spills can be spot cleaned with a clean cloth and a solution of lukewarm water and mild detergent.
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Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
There was no sanitizer on wiping cloths at a prep area or in a dishwasher during the sanitizing cycle.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Scrub your windows with a cleaning cloth or paper towel to remove any dirt, and then dry the window completely with a clean cloth to ensure there aren’t streaks or water spots left behind.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
High level backers also get a classic reward of old school elegance: a cloth map of the Western Reaches perfect for sprawling out over the game table or hanging up as decor.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
There was no sanitizer on wiping cloths at a prep area or in a dishwasher during the sanitizing cycle.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Scrub your windows with a cleaning cloth or paper towel to remove any dirt, and then dry the window completely with a clean cloth to ensure there aren’t streaks or water spots left behind.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
High level backers also get a classic reward of old school elegance: a cloth map of the Western Reaches perfect for sprawling out over the game table or hanging up as decor.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
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This iteration of Appian introduces additional document processing capacity with AI skills, centralized dashboards for monitoring process key performance indicators and the ability to synchronize 10 million rows per record type in an organization’s data fabric.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Planes can be noisy, cramped, and cold, so choosing cozy, breathable fabrics and ergonomic designs helps minimize discomfort.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Eulogies were given by clergy members, who were unlikely to have known the deceased as well as their relatives and friends, and could inadvertently make mistakes — misattributing specific virtues, for example.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Will that change under Trump 2.0? Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of ‘Shalom’ | Commentary Photographs of the clergy holding the sign made it into much of the media coverage of the event.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
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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As one of Asia’s leading fashion events, Fashion InStyle 2025 will bring together nearly 400 international exhibitors from the apparel and fashion sectors, featuring textiles, fashion technology, sustainable solutions, seasonal apparel, accessories and industry partners.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The basilica holds significance to Francis, who usually visits the church before and after trips abroad, as well as after hospital stays.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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