as in costume
a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories
She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.
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Recent Examples of ensemble
Bertha runs a Pittsburgh boardinghouse with her husband, Seth, played by Cedric the Entertainer, in 1911 and is part of an ensemble of Black characters a generation removed from enslavement.
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Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
In a city that can experience practically all four seasons in a day, outerwear becomes a crucial part of your ensemble.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
According to comments recently made by Sharples to Artnet News, Hadari then offered the Metropolitan Museum of Art two ensembles of his own design.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
There are shorter episode orders and smaller ensembles.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
In a city that can experience practically all four seasons in a day, outerwear becomes a crucial part of your ensemble.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
According to comments recently made by Sharples to Artnet News, Hadari then offered the Metropolitan Museum of Art two ensembles of his own design.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
There are shorter episode orders and smaller ensembles.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
Noun
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Schlather’s approach is the opposite of the genteel Spoleto staging, which invoked the opulent sets and costumes of the Met’s designer, Cecil Beaton, on a smaller stage.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Every wardrobe needs a sleek shoulder bag that’s spacious enough to hold the essentials.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The collection, belonging to Cyndi Wear, Ramona Woman’s Club Director of Hostesses and coordinator of the event, included both handmade and vintage pieces from her personal wardrobe, spanning from the early 1900s to current trends.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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If my outfit was bizarre enough, fewer people would ask me about my leg.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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With deals up to 72 percent off, best-selling pieces surely won’t stay in stock long, so shop now before your soon-to-be new favorite travel outfit sells out.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The singer Sam Smith, in a black cape dress, stood still as an aide held a portable fan up to their head, which supported a large black feather.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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People are mostly casual in shorts, sandals, vests, and tees at breakfast, but are more done-up at night in dresses, shirts, and trousers for 1818, the rooftop bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Denise and Mohamed bought new clothing for the other children, whereas Djena was given ratty hand-me-downs—even her bras were Denise’s castoffs.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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How The Partnership Came About Kelce, who even founded his own clothing company, is a longtime fan of fashion.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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