as in clothes
covering for the human body
a store that sells both men's and women's clothing
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as in dressing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
they liked to clothe the twins in identical outfits just to confuse people
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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Recent Examples of clothing
Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 July 2025
Yes, that American Eagle and that Sydney Sweeney; the clothing outlet and the actress.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 29 July 2025
Plus, the fabric has UPF 50+ sun protection, the highest rating a piece of clothing can have.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 July 2025
According to this report, there’s concern about an AI companion named Bad Rudy, who is described as vulgar and antagonizing, and an AI companion named Ani, who is described as willing to shed her clothing.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Noun
The father-son duo both towered over Hargitay, adorning casual clothing in snaps taken from their visit.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 July 2025
Yes, that American Eagle and that Sydney Sweeney; the clothing outlet and the actress.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 29 July 2025
Plus, the fabric has UPF 50+ sun protection, the highest rating a piece of clothing can have.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 July 2025
According to this report, there’s concern about an AI companion named Bad Rudy, who is described as vulgar and antagonizing, and an AI companion named Ani, who is described as willing to shed her clothing.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
Noun
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Fans should take note of the weather in their respective cities before putting on their chic cowboy-core attire.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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The rest is all Aston Martin-quality craftsmanship, shaping the Vanquish into a taut, sleek form wrapped in formal attire.—
Alex Kalogiannis,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Giants had the sixth pick, putting them out of range of landing any of the top three quarterbacks in the draft.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Imported cars, pharmaceuticals, furniture and designer handbags and apparel could see price increases.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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He will be succeeded by Sam Lobban, currently serving as executive vice president and general merchandising manager for apparel and designer at Nordstrom.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Frey and Leigh filed a countersuit in March stating that the film would not be a biopic, but rather an adaptation of a family memoir.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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For her second celebration, Mel B dazzled in a sparkling red wedding dress The Spice Girl, 50, kept things extra spicy at her second wedding to Rory McPhee by wearing a sultry, sparkling red Justin Alexander dress.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Just a few days ago, Christina Aguilera was seen wearing an olive green Versace dress with a corset included.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Great leaders inspire confidence by articulating a compelling future, rallying their teams, and turning crisis into momentum.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Identifying your strengths is the foundation for articulating your value proposition.—
Donna Grego-Heintz,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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