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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
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025
Fans came dressed in all manner of orange and green outfits — some elaborate, some outlandish.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
To shop more travel outfits from Target, keep scrolling.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Project Cloud Memory Foam Sneakers Metallic sneakers are a way to jazz up a multitude of outfits while still feeling comfortable.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The store encourages shoppers who put together a look with Savers finds to post photos of their outfits on social media with the hashtag #thriftproud.
—Jeffrey Miller, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In the middle of the music video, magazines are lined up with the members plastered on the covers, and paparazzi camera flashes flood carpeted stairs that are super similar to the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps, where celebs usually pose for their innovative outfits for the Met Gala.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
Heritage luxury house Johnstons of Elgin make a gorgeous version of the plain white tee in cashmere, easily styled with all manner of outfits from beach shorts to evening suits, or a more relaxed cut in superfine merino.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Linen pants pair shockingly well with knit sweaters, giving outfits an effortless appearance that’s perfect for early fall.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
That video was the first of what has since expanded into an all-encompassing price breakdown content page, where Wilson tallies up pieces from everything from Bama Rush outfits to back-to-school hauls.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Prep outfits the night before, or even for the entire week ahead if time allows.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Review outfits before bed, not in the morning.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
International outfits such as Bad Nerves, Dead Poet Society and Wargasm join the lineup for their debut shows in the country, while local acts such as Civic, Inertia, Windwaker and Yours Truly also make up the lower end of the bill.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Dickinson, star of Babygirl, The Iron Claw, Triangle of Sadness and Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics at Sony, was asked about picking the brain of his A-list co-stars who have also launched production outfits.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025
Fans came dressed in all manner of orange and green outfits — some elaborate, some outlandish.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
To shop more travel outfits from Target, keep scrolling.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Project Cloud Memory Foam Sneakers Metallic sneakers are a way to jazz up a multitude of outfits while still feeling comfortable.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The store encourages shoppers who put together a look with Savers finds to post photos of their outfits on social media with the hashtag #thriftproud.
—Jeffrey Miller, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In the middle of the music video, magazines are lined up with the members plastered on the covers, and paparazzi camera flashes flood carpeted stairs that are super similar to the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps, where celebs usually pose for their innovative outfits for the Met Gala.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
Heritage luxury house Johnstons of Elgin make a gorgeous version of the plain white tee in cashmere, easily styled with all manner of outfits from beach shorts to evening suits, or a more relaxed cut in superfine merino.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
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After finding her niche in creating custom game day outfits for NFL fans — as well as the wives and girlfriends of athletes, including Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes — Kristin launched her own brand, Off Season, in January 2025.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Linen pants pair shockingly well with knit sweaters, giving outfits an effortless appearance that’s perfect for early fall.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
That video was the first of what has since expanded into an all-encompassing price breakdown content page, where Wilson tallies up pieces from everything from Bama Rush outfits to back-to-school hauls.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Prep outfits the night before, or even for the entire week ahead if time allows.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Review outfits before bed, not in the morning.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
International outfits such as Bad Nerves, Dead Poet Society and Wargasm join the lineup for their debut shows in the country, while local acts such as Civic, Inertia, Windwaker and Yours Truly also make up the lower end of the bill.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfits
Noun
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Others looked for clues in his Halloween costumes.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
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Those patisserie-style frocks are exhibited alongside other modern-day interpretations of the queen’s impeccable wardrobe, from Milena Canonero’s Oscar-winning costumes for Coppola’s film to Galliano and Lagerfeld’s designs for Dior and Chanel, respectively.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors charged a UK teenager with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other crimes in connection with the network intrusions of 47 US companies that generated more than $115 million in ransomware payments over a three-year span.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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Tirias Research has long forecasted the need for a variety of AI inference accelerators from companies like AMD, Intel, Nvidia and anyone else developing AI semiconductor solutions.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The big focus from the new rules are on things related to teams of super heroes.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lloyd is 100 percent correct that throwing him into his first start against any of those teams could end up being a massive mistake and could set him up for failure.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Basin Glacial Waters is surrounded by sweeping views of the rugged Canadian Rockies and Victoria Glacier, the lake’s source that also supplies the spa’s wate.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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The river also serves Mexico and more than two dozen Native American tribes, produces hydropower, and supplies water to farms that grow most of the nation’s winter vegetables.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Snap and Amazon, in addition to a wave of smaller tech firms, have all released smart glasses for these purposes.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Investing in individual stocks, particularly in high-growth firms like Nebius, carries inherent volatility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the largest consulting firms continue to send armies of 25-year-old MBAs with PowerPoint decks, a new breed of consultants is emerging with AI tools and implementing solutions.—
Andrew Dunn,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In desperate need of shelf-stable foods to feed his armies, Napoléon Bonaparte offered a reward of 12,000 francs to anyone who could invent a new method of food preservation.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of the flagship offerings, Know Yourself, Grow Yourself (Self-Awareness), equips leaders to recognize their own tendencies, blind spots, and strengths before moving on to the complexities of leading others.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This equips and inspires boys to help other young men around them develop their own sense of self-acceptance.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For more of our favorite fall dresses, check out our picks below with everything from neutrals to fall colors and statement-making florals.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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The dresses with polkadot prints were nostalgic and refreshing at the same time.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Outfits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfits. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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