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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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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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verb

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How does the verb outfit contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of outfit are accoutre, appoint, equip, and furnish. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.

outfitted the family for a ski trip

When would accoutre be a good substitute for outfit?

In some situations, the words accoutre and outfit are roughly equivalent. However, accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

When is appoint a more appropriate choice than outfit?

Although the words appoint and outfit have much in common, appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When could equip be used to replace outfit?

The words equip and outfit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

When might furnish be a better fit than outfit?

The synonyms furnish and outfit are sometimes interchangeable, but furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outfit
Noun
Some of my outfits are from the eighties, but a lot of them are also from right now. Nigel Smith, People.com, 23 June 2025 Just this week, the two unintentionally wore matching Nike outfits during Sunday's final round at TPC River Highlands that drew laughs from fans. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Verb
The typically sluggish Phil, outfitted from head to toe in the style of Professor Coltrane Von Tutt, bounded out onto the convention floor with dramatic flair, flipping his homemade purple cape vigorously from side to side. Hazlitt, 18 June 2025 Each bowl is outfitted with a convenient nonslip base that prevents potential spills and increases stability while mixing. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for outfit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
Noun
  • The costume designer is Tilly Grimes, whom Goldstein has worked with before.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
  • Other Tonys went to the show’s director, choreographer, orchestrating team and its scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • The company has to meet a Federal Communications Commission deadline to launch half its total constellation, or 1,618 satellites, by July 2026.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 June 2025
  • While current models are not in a position to engage in these scenarios, the autonomous agents promised by AI companies could potentially be in the future.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • The Swiss watchmaker, which joined Prada and Pirelli as a sponsor of the Italian racing team in 2019, has released a few cool Luna Rossa references over the years.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
  • At one point in the period, the teams were tied on shots at four apiece.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • With an additional retrofit kit, the Allegro 2 can be converted into a tower, turning it into a double duty piece of equipment.
    Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 1 July 2025
  • Defense industries also explored connected equipment to enhance battlefield awareness, proving the value of connected devices well before IoT became mainstream.
    Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • After dropping off the money and game uniform, the conflicted Front Man drives away.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 June 2025
  • Her love of antiques, vintage watches, luxury cars and military uniforms also fed a mania for details, which can be felt the minute one steps into her store, which blends elements of an art gallery, jewelry shop, fashion boutique and auto dealership.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Earth-moving robots equipped with folding mechanical arms, just under four feet wide, use artificial intelligence to tell the difference between clay and solid obstacles.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
  • Surprisingly, the new watch is equipped with the house’s first flying tourbillon.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.
    Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
  • Whether you’re headed to brunch or a casual beach wedding, shop this tiered maxi dress for under $50.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 28 June 2025
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  • Two other roommates survived, including one who described to police seeing a man in black clothes walk past her in the house.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
  • In the early hours of Nov. 13, students Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle were stabbed to death in the girls' off-campus house.
    Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 30 June 2025

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