in costume
phrase
: wearing a costume
If all the actors are in costume, we're ready to begin.
The waiters were all in ancient Roman costume.
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Village People singer dies at 74 Willis was known for often performing with Village People in costume as a Navy admiral or police officer.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
In December 2024, Brittany and Patrick dressed in costume as Swift and Kelce at a party Kelce threw to celebrate the end of Swift’s Eras Tour.
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Lisa Gutierrez
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Together, the band brings to life a mythic world of ancient heroes and villains, attracting an excited audience of headbangers and fantasy fanatics, many of whom show up in costume.
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Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
In December 2024, Brittany and Patrick dressed in costume as Swift and Kelce at a party Kelce threw to celebrate the end of Swift’s Eras Tour.
—
Lisa Gutierrez
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Together, the band brings to life a mythic world of ancient heroes and villains, attracting an excited audience of headbangers and fantasy fanatics, many of whom show up in costume.
—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
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“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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