as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a socialite who was among the most gorgeously garmented women of her time
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The loudest moment of the night came at the 12-minute mark when Purdue’s bench and its huge contingent of yellow and black clad fans erupted as senior point guard Braden Smith made history with his 1,077th career assist, breaking the 33-year-old NCAA record set in 1993 by Duke’s Bobby Hurley.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
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The crown jewel, however, has to be the bar clad in celadon-green Sekoya marble and dotted with glittering bottles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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As two Japanese women dressed as Buc-ee's beavers head-butted at the center of a 16-by-16 ring Wednesday evening, Palmer Event Center’s once-lukewarm crowd began a furious chant.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pictures capture thirty years of evolving set design and costuming in Technicolor—or rather, a gaudier and more hallucinogenic version of it.—
Bryan Barcena,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Chrome filigree details outline white French tips, nodding to the swoon-worthy Edwardian costuming in period pieces like Bridgerton.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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As for the rest of the look, Z arrived in a mocha colored custom Louis Vuitton gown with an asymmetrical neckline.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
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They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Critics highlighted Bad Bunny’s tendency to challenge gender norms related to attire and his open criticism of President Donald Trump.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Garment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garment. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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