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as in costumes
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 companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens
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as in teams
a group of people working together on a task
the whole outfit quit early for lunch
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as in supplies
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 outfits
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
But if and when that dress turns out to be just one of the outfits for a documentary that goes to the highest bidder, the wedding good vibes will curdle just a little.
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Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
The Sudoku method is a strategy to create mix-and-match outfits by packing three tops, three bottoms, and three layers.
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Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's outfits weren't the only things customized for their wedding on July 3.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The daredevil couple, who scaled the building dressed in dark outfits and masks, were each charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal mischief and an additional charge related to the incident.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
So Well Self-storage, plumbing and heating outfits, dental and veterinary clinics, insurance brokers, car dealerships, debt collectors, the firms that manage your block of flats.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The mid-rise design offers ample coverage for your midsection, while the 6-inch inseam is the perfect length for summer outfits.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Witherspoon and Haarmann, who is a private-equity financier, coordinated their outfits for the evening with bright pink for the occasion.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Ahead, revisit Kate Middleton’s best Wimbledon outfits since the princess first graced a match.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
As soon as the concept was solidified, French began thinking of different ways to translate the polka-dot print on the cover stars’ outfits into a makeup look.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
25 June 2026
The cut naturally elongates the neck and gives outfits a slightly dressier feel without sacrificing comfort.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
From T-shirts and cardigans to tank tops and jean jackets, the wide-leg silhouette makes styling outfits a breeze.
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Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
For the latter, kids, families and pets are welcome to show their patriotic spirit by decorating their bikes, scooters, strollers, wagons or outfits in red, white, and blue.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Here are some stylish Fourth of July outfits worth slipping into this summer.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 June 2026
The pace is extremely intense, and outfits that prevent people from climbing the steps smoothly can bring the entire flow to a halt.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits.
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Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
But if and when that dress turns out to be just one of the outfits for a documentary that goes to the highest bidder, the wedding good vibes will curdle just a little.
—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
The Sudoku method is a strategy to create mix-and-match outfits by packing three tops, three bottoms, and three layers.
—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's outfits weren't the only things customized for their wedding on July 3.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The daredevil couple, who scaled the building dressed in dark outfits and masks, were each charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal mischief and an additional charge related to the incident.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
So Well Self-storage, plumbing and heating outfits, dental and veterinary clinics, insurance brokers, car dealerships, debt collectors, the firms that manage your block of flats.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The mid-rise design offers ample coverage for your midsection, while the 6-inch inseam is the perfect length for summer outfits.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Witherspoon and Haarmann, who is a private-equity financier, coordinated their outfits for the evening with bright pink for the occasion.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Verb
While the rival is an official FIFA partner, Nike outfits 12 teams with kits and uses advertising to compete.
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Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Ahead, revisit Kate Middleton’s best Wimbledon outfits since the princess first graced a match.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
As soon as the concept was solidified, French began thinking of different ways to translate the polka-dot print on the cover stars’ outfits into a makeup look.
—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
25 June 2026
The cut naturally elongates the neck and gives outfits a slightly dressier feel without sacrificing comfort.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
From T-shirts and cardigans to tank tops and jean jackets, the wide-leg silhouette makes styling outfits a breeze.
—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
For the latter, kids, families and pets are welcome to show their patriotic spirit by decorating their bikes, scooters, strollers, wagons or outfits in red, white, and blue.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Here are some stylish Fourth of July outfits worth slipping into this summer.
—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 June 2026
The pace is extremely intense, and outfits that prevent people from climbing the steps smoothly can bring the entire flow to a halt.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfits
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Soon thereafter, Vaccarello produced and designed the costumes in Strange Way of Life, starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal.
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With thousands of costumes in its inventory, the mansion opened its second and third stories to the public.
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From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
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Super Nintendo by Keza MacDonald How did a 19th-century Japanese playing-card manufacturer become one of the most influential companies in the entertainment world, asks Stephen Bush in the FT.
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The Mets, being one of the worst offensive teams in baseball, don’t often come back from large deficits.
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Among their polyglot ranks are search-and-rescue specialists, doctors, canine teams and structural engineers.
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The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
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Shares of Arm, which supplies technology and designs to other chipmakers, rose 134% in the quarter.
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In 2021, Jeremy Scott made a series of tailored potato sack dresses for Moschino, woven from a linen blend that resembled burlap.
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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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The two findings can both be true, Kharazian said, because the Stanford study was broader and didn’t focus just on the firms that use AI.
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So Well Self-storage, plumbing and heating outfits, dental and veterinary clinics, insurance brokers, car dealerships, debt collectors, the firms that manage your block of flats.
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My question is whether there is anything in the resolution which would authorize or recommend or approve the landing of large American armies in Vietnam or in China.
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The Supreme Court considered the meaning of the clause in a landmark case in 1898 and affirmed the rule of citizenship by birth, with rare exceptions for the children of foreign diplomats, occupying armies and members of Native American tribes.
Verb
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The strongest organizations are building systems where AI improves workflows and equips agents with better information in real time, while humans remain responsible for judgment, communication and trust.
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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“Outfits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfits. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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