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
Rachel Davies, Curbed, 9 Dec. 2024
But all-white clothing also suggests blankness and control—an ethos that seems core to the allegations against Combs.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Jack Schlossberg is sharing his thoughts about an auction of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's clothing.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Such strong margins are largely driven by the company's emphasis on high-value clothing that is inexpensive to produce relative to its premium pricing.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The pottery brand joins a particularly dense lineup of homeware and clothing shops, including eight other stores that have opened on the block in the past few years.
—Rachel Davies, Curbed, 9 Dec. 2024
But all-white clothing also suggests blankness and control—an ethos that seems core to the allegations against Combs.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Jack Schlossberg is sharing his thoughts about an auction of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's clothing.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Such strong margins are largely driven by the company's emphasis on high-value clothing that is inexpensive to produce relative to its premium pricing.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
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That fan's name was Naya, who clearly had just praised Swift’s attire.Gil Macias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Wearing appropriate attire not only serves as a sign of respect, but adds to the overall aesthetic of a celebration.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means sometimes putting long-term trust above immediate profits.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rabanne’s pioneering work redefined conventional notions about materials in apparel design.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Venn diagram showing the places where apparel overlap, there is a sliver where the two are the same thing.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Another option suggests closing the case with a note acknowledging the conviction but stating he was never sentenced and his appeal remained unresolved due to presidential immunity.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Microsoft has officially denied these claims, stating that the Connected Experiences feature in Microsoft 365 apps does not use customer data for training AI.Gene Marks, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Inspired by Cristóbal Balenciaga’s spring 1964 collection, the dress was coated in 3D pink and white organza flowers.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The strapless dress featured a bustier bodice with pink and ivory organza petal flowers cascading down the dress.Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who master the art of communication are often associated with articulating a compelling vision, inspiring team members and speaking effectively in public.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 21 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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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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