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
Once the ribbed pattern is in place over a solid base, cure and seal with a topcoat.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers, the weak point wasn’t the concept, but the off-the-shelf topcoat.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Finish it off with a glossy topcoat for that fresh, shiny effect.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers, the weak point wasn’t the concept, but the off-the-shelf topcoat.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Finish it off with a glossy topcoat for that fresh, shiny effect.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topcoat
Noun
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Squeri relates that the pair then spent hours picking out fabrics for shirts, suits, sports jackets, and overcoats, and selecting elegant shoes, socks, and belts.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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While his club-mates traipse from the bus in flip-flops and trainers, Cash is dressed from head to toe in Peaky Blinders attire; shiny shoes, black leather gloves, claret tie, grey waistcoat and, of course, the signature knee-length overcoat and newsboy cap.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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That mugshot—with her straight dark hair, motorcycle jacket, and flat, defiant stare—would come to represent a nation, and generation, in crisis; a startling declaration that America’s own sons and daughters had turned violently against their country.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Maximize their modern vibe with similarly effortless pieces, like a dark leather jacket, barrel-leg denim, and a soft T-shirt.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 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 22 May. 2026.
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