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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
Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Styled in four different outfits, one pair revives logomania with a new allover CK monogram.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
The 1975 agreed and invited Laundry Day onto its tour bus, which is also outfitted with a studio.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Adding a new bag to your closet is an easy way to make outfits feel brand new, and Nordstrom is packed with totes, crossbody bags, and purses to help refresh your wardrobe for spring.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Styled in four different outfits, one pair revives logomania with a new allover CK monogram.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
This is outfitted with a custom sofa built for the space, plus there's an entertainment center in there too.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
The 1975 agreed and invited Laundry Day onto its tour bus, which is also outfitted with a studio.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
Noun
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Embedded in her designs are flowers, fruits, and intricate patterns inspired by traditional textiles and 19th-century costumes.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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During her time in Brazil, Shayk not only dressed to impress but spent some time touring Beija-Flor's workshop while learning about the craftsmanship behind the parade floats and costumes.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The announcement of the new Chinese company comes as Jia Zhangke‘s latest film, the Cannes 2024 Palme d’Or contender Caught By The Tides, gears up for its U.S. release in May 9, via Sideshow and Janus Films.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Armstrong, whose company helped the crypto sector raise and direct $250 million into the 2024 election cycle, outpacing Wall Street banks and the oil industry, has been instrumental in shaping the new administration’s approach to digital assets.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Things won't get any easier for Texas A&M on the road on Saturday night in front of what will be an excited crowd and against a very motivated Florida team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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His play will be pivotal for the Jayhawks to beat a top-10 team at home.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hyundai Rotem specializes in producing railway equipment and defense products.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, household appliances, communication equipment, and forest industry were among the worst-performing subsectors.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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One night, while hosting friends, a man in a fake security uniform strolled into our apartment uninvited.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lindal accomplished that one more time in her final game in a Libertyville uniform.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The shift from demanding certainty to seeking understanding equips leaders to adapt to an unpredictable world.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Project 713, a 195-foot superyacht with a blue-gray hull, is the first vessel from the company to be equipped with solar cells for power, alongside its diesel-electric main propulsion.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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On the red carpet, Brown also took time to pose with her costar, Chris Pratt, who wore a mint green suit with brown dress shoes.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Björk’s infamous 2001 Oscars swan dress takes flight as a delicate pavlova with passion fruit ganache, while Jennifer Lopez’s game-changing green Versace number appears as a tropical coconut mousse with pineapple-lime chutney on pistachio sponge.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Video footage captured plumes of smoke and flames wafting above a treeline and houses in the Carolina Forest.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Dramatic video from Sunday morning showed firefighters battling flames as the fire neared houses.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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