as in clothes
covering for the human body
the girls showed up at the prom wearing their most elegant rags
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as in scolds
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
several readers called in to rag the editor for his paper's repeated grammatical lapses
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Noun
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What airline recently banned see-through clothing and ‘lewd’ body art?—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025 -
If travel is necessary, ensure your vehicle is equipped with a winter storm kit, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets and extra clothing.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Reflecting on the incident, the OP speculated that her outfit, which resembled the daycare staff's attire.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The ceremony also featured a tribute to Quincy Jones, with Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson and Janelle Monáe (in full Michael Jackson attire) paying homage to the late music legend.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To play with winter palettes, a deep brown maxi dress is the way to go.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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Roan, 26, arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles for the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier dress from the French fashion house's 2003 spring/summer couture collection, completing her look with a feather-like hat and colorful makeup.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Rags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rags. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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