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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits do you want to buy a new outfit for the Halloween party?
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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens
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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
for this class, you will need a professional camera outfit which includes at least one telephoto lens and one wide-angle lens
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as in uniform
the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group
the highway patrol outfit includes jackboots and a high-crowned hat
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear
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Recent Examples of outfit
René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 11 June 2025
Deborah Doherty and John Kennedy, former senior execs at Irish stalwart Windmill Lane Pictures are launching Elephant Goldfish, a new post-production and VFX outfit in Dublin, formed in partnership with the UK’s Molinare Creative Group.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Stephen Clark – Jun 9, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
There looked to be more than a hundred officers from the L.A.P.D., all outfitted in black riot gear.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Noun
For Bermuda shorts, this fabric hugs the hips without being too tight at the thighs, making for a relaxed yet chic outfit.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 11 June 2025
Deborah Doherty and John Kennedy, former senior execs at Irish stalwart Windmill Lane Pictures are launching Elephant Goldfish, a new post-production and VFX outfit in Dublin, formed in partnership with the UK’s Molinare Creative Group.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Verb
Construction crews are outfitting a second Starship launch tower at Starbase, called Pad B, that may also come online before the end of this year.
—Stephen Clark – Jun 9, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
There looked to be more than a hundred officers from the L.A.P.D., all outfitted in black riot gear.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
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So in my grandparents’ home, my maternal grandparents' home, there were incredible costume designs.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Gone was the spectacle – Norma Desmond’s decaying mansion, the dazzling costumes.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Directed by Ry Russo-Young (Nuclear Family, And Just Like That) and, crucially, produced by Cooper’s company Unwell, Call Her Alex takes a form so typical of the authorized 21st century celebrity documentary, it’s become a cliché.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Last summer, Tyche Bank said 500,000 euros were being made available for La Perla, as reported, allowing the company to restart operations at its plant in Bologna, Italy.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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Commando teams could attempt onsite reconnaissance but would face obvious risks of attack by Iranian forces.—
Robert A. Pape,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Williams, from Wisconsin, and Heckel, from Southern Cal, make for what could be a devastatingly complete UConn team.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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To tackle the communication problems that comes after events like hurricanes, the MOVE USA Radio team Helped MOVE PR volunteers to become licensed ham radio operators and provided radio equipment for each of the modular kits including a portable antenna designed by MOVE USA volunteers.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not provide details on equipment issues or the timeline.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The bill also includes an intent clause, which is not legally binding, that says the legislature would work to require all law enforcement within the state to display their name on their uniforms.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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On June 21, 2023, while wearing a Los Angeles Angels uniform, Shohei Ohtani pitched seven innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up one run, while striking out twelve.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In Kenya, for instance, tech-staffing firm Tana equips entry-level tech talent with in-demand skills, offering international clients a sustainable way to scale.—
Chris Barbin,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Patrol cars have been stationed along the interstate outside of the stadium and, within the grounds, officers equipped with face shields and protective clothing are on patrol.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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And then there’s also this really pretty yellow dress that has all this beading.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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She was born in 1737, to Mary and Joseph, on a ship on the Atlantic and so named by the ship’s captain, who presented the newborn with a silk dress; a small piece of the striped fabric is attached to the yellowed paper.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2025
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Once near the bases, the roofs of the mobile houses were remotely opened, and the drones deployed to launch their strikes.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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It's tucked in the basement of a house in the residential area of Nishiazabu.—
Bella Stoddart,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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