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
Anthony Rotunno, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Ladling the baked beans was retiree Terry Heller, of Rochester Hills, attired in a Detroit Lions pullover.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Image The Go-Go’s singer performed in a sparkly top and a swishy floral-print Le Superbe skirt that seemed the exact type of cheerful, easygoing attire one might pack for a trip.
—Anthony Rotunno, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Here, see how stars like Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and more attired themselves for the 2025 Golden Globes after-parties.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Ladling the baked beans was retiree Terry Heller, of Rochester Hills, attired in a Detroit Lions pullover.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
Noun
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Fast fashion refers to the rapid production and distribution of inexpensive, trendy clothing.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Allergens can enter your home on shoes, clothing, pet fur, and even your own hair, according to Marilee Nelson, an environmental and toxin expert and the cofounder of Branch Basics.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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He was spotted dressed as a fisherman catching Hudson – a mermaid – in one snap during Halloween.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Courtesy of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week In 2026, the bride will not be all dressed in white.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The attackers — both clad in black and wearing blue surgical masks — sped off in a gray Nissan sedan with West Virginia tags.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The alleged assassin, clad in khaki prison garb, entered the plea in federal court in New York on Friday, April 25.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Wang and her team accounted for that in numerous ways, from the episode’s lighting to costuming and cinematography choices.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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There are animatronic dragons poking out of their little homes, walk-around dragons created with a bit of puppetry and costuming magic, and dragons that appear to walk and move completely on their own.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Americans have enjoyed a cornucopia of affordable merchandise from apparel to hardware which, fueled by pandemic stimulus payments and unleashed the phenomenon known as revenge spending.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Fast fashion and apparel — basics, tees, leggings, socks, and some kids' clothing — would follow.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The vibe is thick and luxe; think leather, metal embellishments, and higher-quality construction that won’t fall apart after a few wears.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Washable and dryer-safe bra and intimate wear brand Huug has secured a $6 million series A led by Kaylim Capital to scale the business, which is on track to reach between $7 million and $8 million in revenues in the next 12 months.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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