as in clothing
covering for the human body
a museum exhibit devoted to the costumery of women since the classical period
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Recent Examples of costumery
And a fine piece of costumery should be seen parading, Rush adds.
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Will Tizard, Variety, 7 July 2022
The Met Gala, in full ostentatious, crowd-pleasing costumery, returned this week, flooding the fashion news cycle.
—New York Times, 11 May 2022
These included the use of certain modest Indian fashions (including sarees and kameez) in series that parallel costumery in postcolonial Hindi films.
—Katie Young, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2021
Bag of Donuts and the Chee-Weez delivered amazing song selections, elaborate costumery and makeup, and generally unstoppable showmanship.
—al, 1 Mar. 2020
Credit Queen Latifah, who suffered from tentacular costumery as Ursula the Sea Witch.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2019
The first to appear is Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), offering a daffy, kinetic spin on a fairy godmother, right down to her confectionary costumery.
—Christopher Orr, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2018
Will Tizard, Variety, 7 July 2022
The Met Gala, in full ostentatious, crowd-pleasing costumery, returned this week, flooding the fashion news cycle.
—New York Times, 11 May 2022
These included the use of certain modest Indian fashions (including sarees and kameez) in series that parallel costumery in postcolonial Hindi films.
—Katie Young, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2021
Bag of Donuts and the Chee-Weez delivered amazing song selections, elaborate costumery and makeup, and generally unstoppable showmanship.
—al, 1 Mar. 2020
Credit Queen Latifah, who suffered from tentacular costumery as Ursula the Sea Witch.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2019
The first to appear is Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), offering a daffy, kinetic spin on a fairy godmother, right down to her confectionary costumery.
—Christopher Orr, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costumery
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
Noun
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The post-World War II 1960s introduced looser silhouettes as an answer to the constricted styles women wore in decades prior and festival attire coincided with the rise of the boho aesthetic.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
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The rest is all Aston Martin-quality craftsmanship, shaping the Vanquish into a taut, sleek form wrapped in formal attire.—
Alex Kalogiannis,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
Noun
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For her second celebration, Mel B dazzled in a sparkling red wedding dress The Spice Girl, 50, kept things extra spicy at her second wedding to Rory McPhee by wearing a sultry, sparkling red Justin Alexander dress.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Just a few days ago, Christina Aguilera was seen wearing an olive green Versace dress with a corset included.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
2 Aug. 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
Cite this Entry
“Costumery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costumery. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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