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
Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Moore’s attire was curated by her longtime stylist Brad Goreski.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Alec Nevala-Lee
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
The next step is to get the new pope attired for his first public appearance.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Like Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations, the group typically operates in civilian attire, enabling members to blend in and escape detection.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Moore’s attire was curated by her longtime stylist Brad Goreski.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Beside him was Janet, his second wife, who was two decades younger and smartly attired in shades, a plaid sunhat, and a sleeveless blouse.
—Alec Nevala-Lee
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
The next step is to get the new pope attired for his first public appearance.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
Noun
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The content drew attention to the country’s inequality by contrasting the lives of the children of the country’s elite – with designer clothing and foreign vacations – with images of Nepali migrant workers returning home in coffins from dangerous jobs abroad.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The lifestyle brand, best known for its range of products from clothing to home goods, boasts an online catalog of quiet luxury items at budget-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company's founders, dressed in uniform-like blue jackets and khaki pants, rang the bell at the National Stock Exchange to start the trading day.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The numerous burgers include the Grind, which comes dressed with lettuce, tomato, red onions, choice of cheese or build your own; the B&B is made with Brie cheese, bacon, smoked habanero jam; and the Southern is made with sharp cheddar pimento cheese, bacon and spicy dill pickles.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.—
Patti Newton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fans began cheering as soon as the guitar riffs started, and sang every word of Dua’s cover of the 1978 track with her and her band, all clad in black.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whelan said that a costuming Easter egg in the play pays tribute to original Love Boat captain Gavin MacLeod.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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For instance, at one point the actor costumed as the ape in his lair behind the scenes moves steadily towards the camera, his proportions swelling to gigantic visual proportions.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Emmet Apolinario, co-founder and president of Ohio Business Advisors, has sold everything from a licensed apparel shop for college sports to a disc golf retailer to a store that just sells lamp shades.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Bear actress Molly Gordon was all smiles in a black-and-white striped strapless Giorgio Armani column gown from the label's Fall Winter 1996 collection and a Tiffany & Co.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jenna Ortega dazzled in a jeweled bodice gown made by Givenchy by Sarah Burton, while presenter Kristin Bell opted for a gorgeous, barely-there Armani Privè gown for her first Emmy nomination.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its square neck frames your face and the smocked material stretches to stay comfortable for all-day wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Pumping efficiency declines, arteries are less flexible, valves often show significant wear, and irregular rhythms are more frequent.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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