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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
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The White Wolves lost 3-1 to Colombia in their opening match and will have to improve their performance against what should be a superior Portuguese outfit.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
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Noun
With its exaggerated collar and slim-fitting pants, this outfit is the definition of elevated athleisure.
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Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The White Wolves lost 3-1 to Colombia in their opening match and will have to improve their performance against what should be a superior Portuguese outfit.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Verb
The room was spacious and well-outfitted, and there are also double queen guest rooms available in this section of the resort.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
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News how his costume took a toll on his body.
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In one photo, Affleck holds a young Seraphina in a baby carrier while holding hands with Violet, and in another, Affleck wears a Batman costume while holding son Samuel.
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Meanwhile, companies and government agencies like YouTube, Harley-Davidson, Meta and NASA will also have exhibits at the fair.
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BlackBerry, which is now a software company, reports after the bell.
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Analyst Jack Lu and his team at the bank predict sodium-ion batteries will account for 20% of total battery deployment market share by 2030 and 37% in 2035.
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The father-and-son duo from Central Florida drove down to see Manny’s native Portugal take on Colombia, a team with legions of fans in Miami.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Drivers wear vests which pump cooling liquid through a network of tubes, linked to pumping equipment inside the car.
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At Kenwood, a predominantly Black high school where about half of the students are low-income, that funding has paid for athletic equipment and uniforms, student clubs and college tours.
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Manfred said the purpose of the rule is to prevent players from becoming messengers for political or social issues while in uniform, because many messages can offend some portion of the fan base, even if that is not the player’s intent.
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.
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In the last three months alone, Depop searches for babydoll dresses have increased by 144%, Y2K low- rise jeans by 102%, and peep toe heels by 108%, according to the platform.
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For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97).
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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