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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits do you want to buy a new outfit for the Halloween party?
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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens
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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
for this class, you will need a professional camera outfit which includes at least one telephoto lens and one wide-angle lens
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as in uniform
the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group
the highway patrol outfit includes jackboots and a high-crowned hat
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear
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Recent Examples of outfit
Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Their holdings also include sales agent Architect, VFX house Koala FX as well as finance outfit Creativity Capital.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The partnership will mean that EA7 will outfit coaches and staff at the club’s U.K. locations.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The exhibition will include artifacts ranging from her musical instruments to handwritten lyrics for famous songs and a cassette player Parton used to record demos to a variety of outfits wore on album covers or in TV appearances over the years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Their holdings also include sales agent Architect, VFX house Koala FX as well as finance outfit Creativity Capital.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Autonomous farming tractors are outfitted with 16 cabin-rooftop cameras (4 on each side, providing 3 unique stereo views in each direction.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The partnership will mean that EA7 will outfit coaches and staff at the club’s U.K. locations.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
Noun
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Since arriving on Savile Row, the sons have worked with several high-profile costume designers on pieces for forthcoming productions.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hire a really good costume designer and a really good art department.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The company said a 20% U.S. tariff on imports from the European Union, which Mr. Trump announced on April 2 before pausing them, would require the company to hike prices by 10% beginning April 15.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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In September 2024, the company restocked the viral totes that notably resemble L.L. Bean’s tote bags.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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While some teams are hoping for a strong close to the season in an attempt to climb the standings, others are quietly hoping to remain near the bottom of the standings to maintain better draft lottery positioning.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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An eyewitness told police that the confrontation between the two boys began when Metcalf asked Anthony to move out from under the tent that had been set up for members of his high school track team on the field that day.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Join 709 others in the comments View Comments That includes, among others, toys, communication equipment such as smartphones, computers and a wide range of other consumer electronics.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, when optimal maintenance and upgrade schedules aren’t maintained, critical equipment can fail.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite the loss, Tessa Johnson and Edwards had 10 points a piece, Kitts contributed nine points and five rebounds, and Feagin whose career ended in a Gamecocks uniform alongside Paopao, Brea Hall, and Sakima Walker had eight points.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kapanen’s last game in a Canadiens uniform was Nov. 5, a game remarkably similar to this one but different in one very meaningful way.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At its core, WTR equips organizations with the tools to detect and monitor cultural shifts, ensuring that businesses don’t just survive but thrive in global markets.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Schools must be equipped and required to implement best practices with fidelity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Although the designer purchased the dress for just $6, the bargain was a sale price.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The woman in the dress gazes back at the viewer, while the other woman stares intently at a powerful stream of hot, expanding gases that escape through the nozzle of a rocket that’s just launched.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plus, there’s a two-level guest house with its own kitchen and living area.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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For his first day of work in June 1999, Scott Smith arrived at the makeshift bat factory, a three-level brick corner house in Ottawa with a stop sign sprouting up from the tree-lawn shrubs.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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