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
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Handcrafted, the earrings can be paired with dressy date night clothing, worn to dress up work attire, or can add a touch of class to a casual outfit.
—Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
The paint is made from non-toxic, biodegradable material and dusts right off clothing when dry.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
The bobbleheads are officially licensed by Margaritaville Enterprises, Buffett’s company that markets his brands, from hotels and resorts to music and clothing and restaurants and their cheeseburgers in paradise.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Wear appropriate clothing and footwear to enhance safety and comfort.2
Stretch before and after walking.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Handcrafted, the earrings can be paired with dressy date night clothing, worn to dress up work attire, or can add a touch of class to a casual outfit.
—Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
The paint is made from non-toxic, biodegradable material and dusts right off clothing when dry.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
The bobbleheads are officially licensed by Margaritaville Enterprises, Buffett’s company that markets his brands, from hotels and resorts to music and clothing and restaurants and their cheeseburgers in paradise.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
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Women would turn up to his signings dressed in the elaborate Victorian-goth attire of his characters and beg him to sign their breasts or slip him key cards to their hotel rooms.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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The pedestrian crash prevention research tests were conducted with dummies wearing four different outfits: all white, all black, a highly reflective jacket, and black clothing with reflective strips like attire worn by roadway workers.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ohio State has made a point of putting its playmakers in advantageous positions and getting them the ball after being stuck in a rut against the Wolverines.Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Customers are asked to cut the tree into 5-foot pieces and remove all tinsel, decorations and tree stand before putting the tree out.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Three categories of goods - electronics, apparel, and furniture/home goods - drove over half (54%) of holiday sales.Joan Verdon, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Electronics, apparel, and the furniture and home goods segment were the three top categories for the holiday season, which contributed to about 54% of the total online spending, according to Adobe.Melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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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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They can be seen sporting colorful dresses and cowboy outfits echoing those of the seasoned performers.Amanda Lopez, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Known for her approachable and casual style, Swift has also been known to hit the recording studio or meet up with friends in NYC in denim skirts, cutout off shorts and bib-front denim dresses.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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And colleges and universities need to do a much better job articulating their value proposition, not only to prospective students and families, but to legislators, business leaders, and the broader public.David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Think judgment, teamwork, and articulating a vision—even a vision for the next phase of AI.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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