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
Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Often, the imposition of sales tax is closely tied to whether an item is essential—that means that groceries and clothing, for example, will often not be subject to sales tax.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
All these switches in brand partnerships mean Mercedes has to ensure drivers don’t accidentally wear a competitor’s brand, one of the responsibilities assigned to its incoming clothing executive.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
Anything from the crime scene, in my car or on me or any of my clothing or my shoes, zero.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Poll workers, political party observers, and election officials can't wear shirts, hats, or other clothing items with political slogans.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Often, the imposition of sales tax is closely tied to whether an item is essential—that means that groceries and clothing, for example, will often not be subject to sales tax.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
All these switches in brand partnerships mean Mercedes has to ensure drivers don’t accidentally wear a competitor’s brand, one of the responsibilities assigned to its incoming clothing executive.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
Anything from the crime scene, in my car or on me or any of my clothing or my shoes, zero.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
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Erivo makes the case for suiting always being appropriate for evening attire beautifully.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, alongside her husband, Patrick Mahomes, 29, their 3-year-old daughter Sterling and their son Bronze, who turns 2 in November, dressed up in fun zoo animal attire to celebrate the spirited holiday.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Employee turnover will likely increase, putting you in a difficult situation with your clients.Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This 31,000-square-foot store in the Paddock Shops at 4350 Summit Plaza Drive will sell gear and apparel for camping, cycling, hiking, running, fitness, and climbing.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Bush did this by publicly stating in 2003 his opposition to changing the status quo by either China or Taiwan.Charles Walldorf, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility, stating that the attack targeted Israeli security and military sites in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other key figures.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Sharing a photo of herself on the red carpet, Breeds wore a tight pink dress that accentuated her bump, posing with her hand on top of her belly.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fashion trends may come and go, but wedding dresses are almost always rooted in the past and tradition.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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This extremely personable, charismatic leader deserves great credit for developing and superbly articulating a vision.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
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Gallant has publicly criticized Netanyahu for not articulating a postwar plan for Gaza.Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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