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
Dines, who is writing a book with an ensemble of AI models serving as rotating drafting partners and editors, describes asking them whether AI could ever develop will of its own.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Oscar-winning actress was spotted in the Financial District on Tuesday in New York City wearing an all-red ensemble, marking her first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The impressive ensemble even won Best Cast at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and each member has gone on to further success in the industry.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
The state’s first orchestra, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, was founded in 1894, one of many classical ensembles that began about 50 years after the oldest symphony in the country, the New York Philharmonic, was founded.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Oscar-winning actress was spotted in the Financial District on Tuesday in New York City wearing an all-red ensemble, marking her first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The impressive ensemble even won Best Cast at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and each member has gone on to further success in the industry.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
The state’s first orchestra, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, was founded in 1894, one of many classical ensembles that began about 50 years after the oldest symphony in the country, the New York Philharmonic, was founded.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
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For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel.
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McDaniel had purchased multiple superhero and supervillain costumes from overseas that were delivered to the two addresses, the affidavit said, citing customs records.
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Then add a small buffer for laundry day, new purchases, or seasonal wardrobe swaps.
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The mood of the season was very much about rethinking everyday basics—and to inject your wardrobe with a fresh sense of whimsy and personality.
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The sleek outfit borrowed many of the elements that Shields has relied on for years.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's outfits weren't the only things customized for their wedding on July 3.
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Footwear is really the only requirement to wear a caftan dress, so feel free to pull out your summertime hits like strappy sandals.
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Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
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Surveillance cameras captured a person dressed in dark clothing on a nearby roof overlooking the courtyard less than ten minutes before the killing, prosecutors said in charging documents.
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The same goes for discovering petite-friendly clothing brands with styles that not only fit, but also flatter shorter frames.
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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