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
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
But for others, there’s simply not enough space for sports attire.
—Bella Stoddart, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
The Palace of Versailles should have been a fitting and opulent backdrop for the Paris Olympics’ equestrian events: gleaming horses, elegant riders attired in Hermès and Gucci, and horsemanship skills dating back to the Renaissance.
—airmail.news, 3 Aug. 2024
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Noun
According to photos obtained by the Daily Mail, Diaz, 52, wore casual attire, including an oversized button-down top, a pair of baggy pants, and a black hat.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
But for others, there’s simply not enough space for sports attire.
—Bella Stoddart, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
The Palace of Versailles should have been a fitting and opulent backdrop for the Paris Olympics’ equestrian events: gleaming horses, elegant riders attired in Hermès and Gucci, and horsemanship skills dating back to the Renaissance.
—airmail.news, 3 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
Noun
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Essential Clothes for the South's In-Between Season These items of clothing are otherwise known as the things that can save a Southerner who is concerned about dressing for day that ends up being warmer or cooler than anticipated.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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The pins were designed by artificial intelligence startup Humane to be worn on clothing and could be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant.—
Adam Smith,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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Seated along the sidewalk outside Cafe Tropical, the singer, dressed in dark-wash denim and kitten heels, orders a Diet Coke and a trio of the Cuban cafe’s signature pastelitos.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the studio, Prieto, dressed in a white guayabera and jeans, surveyed the image.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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The model attended Aaron Esh’s dinner event at London's The House of KOKO on Sunday, Feb. 23, clad in a look that left little to the imagination.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The gunman, clad in a red-and-black sweatshirt, dark-colored pants and black sneakers, ran off from the scene on White Plains Road near Pelham Parkway South, leaving behind two shell casings, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her recollection of costuming some of the culture’s foremost films depicts a clear picture of her legacy, imagination, and dedication to the craft.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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After several years as a routine day player in the costuming department, Cronick moved with O’Brien and his talk show to LA in 2009.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
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Retail ▪ Attractions by Brazil in Miami: Boutique apparel for men and women, along with shoes, purses, jewelry and accessories.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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Michael Rubin’s company has partnered with Ticketmaster to create the Fanatics Ticket Marketplace, where users on the Fanatics app can now buy resale tickets alongside apparel, merchandise, trading cards and collectibles.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Along with her Mother Denim blue jeans and the protective wear the Duchess of Sussex dons for the moment, Markle wears a pair of Le Chameau boots.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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False lashes are the quickest, easiest way to get lush, flirty lashes for special occasions or just everyday wear.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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