as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat
threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
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Recent Examples of topcoat
Often layered under leather jackets, topcoats, or wool trenchcoats, the look nodded to Ivy League style while staying relaxed and youthful.
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Alejandro Badia, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Finish with a glossy topcoat to lock in the design.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
The powder, which has oil-absorbing properties, serves as a topcoat to lock in the look.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Todd Snyder’s topcoat sits on the refined end of the spectrum, with a simple three-button front, single-breasted stance and slimly elegant peak lapels.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
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Alejandro Badia, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Finish with a glossy topcoat to lock in the design.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
The powder, which has oil-absorbing properties, serves as a topcoat to lock in the look.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Todd Snyder’s topcoat sits on the refined end of the spectrum, with a simple three-button front, single-breasted stance and slimly elegant peak lapels.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topcoat
Noun
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In keeping with Hollywood's love of winter whites, a white base layer complete with a camel overcoat and over-the-knee boots instantly feels chic.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bovino’s appearance — with a buzzcut and wearing a long military overcoat — were compared to the look of a Third Reich German.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2026
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Looking visibly slim in a white jacket, Lai smiled slightly upon hearing the sentence Monday.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The jacket was a work of art, made up from a patchwork of Drake's old jerseys and designed and put together by designer Aaron Ansuolo of Portland, Oregon.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bovino also raised eyebrows during his time in Minneapolis for marching the streets alongside ICE officers, unmasked and occasionally wearing an army-green greatcoat that drew comparisons to the uniforms of Nazi officers during World War II.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the imposing outerwear worn by field commanders in the Napoleonic era, Cad & The Dandy’s aptly named greatcoat features a double-breasted front, sweeping lapels, a rear vent and a collar that properly turns up against the neck.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Topcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topcoat. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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