as in clothing
covering for the human body
a number of people at the prom complimented me on my "nice threads"
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as in weaves
to scatter or set here and there among other things
this history book threads excerpts from the diaries of pioneer women into its account of the settlement of the West
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as in strings
to put together into a series by means of or as if by means of a thread
the reporter threaded his newspaper articles about the basketball team into a book that was essentially a chronicle of their championship season
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Noun
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The tariffs will have an impact on just about everyone, from farmers unable to sell to China, to higher prices at home for everything from toys and clothing to high-tech electronics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2025 -
Wade inspired a line of clothing from Pirate Worldwide, an apparel company that has a purposeful story behind all its products.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Sophie seamlessly weaves erratic and mystifying synths with ominous soundscapes, pure pop perfection, catchy lyrics, pulsating bass, effervescent production, emotive stylings and more to create a cohesive body of work.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The film weaves between color and black and white, between deepest shadow and rainswept Victorian streets.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In fact, presidential paintings, from Washington to Obama, displayed in the White House, traditionally portray their subjects in business attire and formal poses.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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From onstage wardrobes to around-the-grounds party attire and more, this year’s Coachella brought drama, theatricality, sheer looks and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just reference these outfits any time wearing dresses with sandals starts to feel stale.—
Isabel Serra,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of which, the pregnant mother wore a black strapless dress with a large long bow on the front and a side part bun for her maternity shoot.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Americans have enjoyed a cornucopia of affordable merchandise from apparel to hardware which, fueled by pandemic stimulus payments and unleashed the phenomenon known as revenge spending.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Fast fashion and apparel — basics, tees, leggings, socks, and some kids' clothing — would follow.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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