as in costume
a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories
She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.
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Across Nelson's five-decade career, the conductor stood on the podium for multiple top ensembles, including the London Philharmonic, London Symphony, Orchestre de Paris, China Philharmonic and Hong Kong Philharmonic.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This year’s performance by the 35-piece ensemble honors the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps with a program featuring iconic American composers such as John Williams, George Gershwin and John Philip Sousa.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
But for the budget-conscious, there are a plethora of stylish portable fans that will keep you cool and add some dramatic flair to your summer ensembles.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
From the start, Pygmalion’s musicians stood out, not so much for their pristine intonation and liquid legato—today’s early-music ensembles have transcended the scrawniness of yore—as for their vibrant phrasing, their bold colors, their air of spontaneous excitement.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This year’s performance by the 35-piece ensemble honors the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps with a program featuring iconic American composers such as John Williams, George Gershwin and John Philip Sousa.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
But for the budget-conscious, there are a plethora of stylish portable fans that will keep you cool and add some dramatic flair to your summer ensembles.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
From the start, Pygmalion’s musicians stood out, not so much for their pristine intonation and liquid legato—today’s early-music ensembles have transcended the scrawniness of yore—as for their vibrant phrasing, their bold colors, their air of spontaneous excitement.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
Noun
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Traditional makeup routines typically require actors to paint their faces red and white and spend time dressing in elaborate costumes and flashy headpieces.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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As a costume designer, I was excited by the creative challenges like the ghosts, witches, supernatural elements, mental breakdowns.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This versatile piece will effortlessly integrate into your wardrobe rotation, offering numerous stylish options for various occasions.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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The real pièce de résistance is the walk-in closet, which is inspired by Cher’s iconic rotating wardrobe.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Zendaya’s many outfits have made the movie star a style icon well before her 30th birthday.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
6 July 2025
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Cadillac has overcome several challenges to enter the F1 grid, and as a result, the American outfit aims to document its entire journey and showcase it to the world before its F1 Grand Prix debut at Melbourne's Albert Park in March 2026.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop for more dresses on sale during Amazon Prime Day.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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For the red carpet occasion, Kirby wore a shimmering aquamarine sleeveless maxi dress with sinuous lines by Schiaparelli.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Through their clothing, concertgoers breathed life into the Superdome.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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