as in clothing
covering for the human body
needed some snazzy attire for the job interview
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet
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Recent Examples of attire
Erin Clack, People.com, 21 July 2025
Costumes: Comic-Con attendees can dress up in their favorite cosplay characters or original attire.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Evan Nierman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
The White House posted photos of the president dressed in golfing attire the previous evening while watching U.S. forces hit Houthis rebels in Yemen who’ve been targeting Israeli and U.S. vessels in the Red Sea.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The pair of photos show the couple posing on a cobblestone street in Rome in their wedding attire — a classic black suit and tie for Lucas, and a white lace strapless dress for Ruffalo, who also carried a lace parasol to shield herself from the sun.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 21 July 2025
Costumes: Comic-Con attendees can dress up in their favorite cosplay characters or original attire.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Verb
The president and vice president were professionally attired in suits and ties befitting the stateliness of the Oval Office while Zelenskyy opted for a casual outfit resembling a tracksuit.
—Evan Nierman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
The White House posted photos of the president dressed in golfing attire the previous evening while watching U.S. forces hit Houthis rebels in Yemen who’ve been targeting Israeli and U.S. vessels in the Red Sea.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
Noun
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If your liquid detergent does expire, use it for one of its many uses outside of keeping clothing clean, like mopping floors and tidying toys.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Remove jewelry and tight clothing: Remove jewelry or tight clothing near the bite site.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Demi Lovato dresses the cool girl part while grabbing a frozen treat in Los Angeles on July 30.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Temitope Fagbenle — Golden State Valkyries Here comes the bride, all dressed in white, but her courthouse or church might just be getting replaced with hardwood.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Before laying their own floral tributes, the family – clad in black — held up peace signs to the cheering crowd of fans, with Sharon being supported by Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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His presence at Lollapalooza drew a crowd clad in cowboy hats and boots who showed up to prove that the Midwest has a thriving country fanbase.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Director Noelle Marion keeps the laughs flowing in this lilting production, which is well-cast, nicely sung and stunningly costumed by Elisa Benzoni.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Coogler told Entertainment Weekly in April that the film's central time-bending juke joint sequence, which features dozens of extras costumed by Carter, was among the project's most complicated to shoot.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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He will be succeeded by Sam Lobban, currently serving as executive vice president and general merchandising manager for apparel and designer at Nordstrom.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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Imported cars, pharmaceuticals, furniture and designer handbags and apparel could see price increases.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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The elastic waistband is decorated with a button and belt loops for a more snug fit if needed, and the 2.5-inch inseam is just the right length for everyday wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Evidence of production wear include fraying at the butt, loose braids, and scuffing from stunt use nearly half a century ago.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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