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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On Tuesday, July 21 — what would have been Robin’s 75th birthday — Zak, 43, posted an image on Instagram of the late star in costume as Mork from Ork, his beloved extraterrestrial character from breakout sitcom Mork & Mindy. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Contra Zola, Gérôme’s talents as a draftsman, combined with his slick finishes and his touches of veracity in costume and design, show how style was just as important to him as any subject. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Being on set and in costume helped immerse herself in the world. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026 Village People singer dies at 74 Willis was known for often performing with Village People in costume as a Navy admiral or police officer. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in costume

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“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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