in costume

phrase

: wearing a costume
If all the actors are in costume, we're ready to begin.
The waiters were all in ancient Roman costume.

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Contra Zola, Gérôme’s talents as a draftsman, combined with his slick finishes and his touches of veracity in costume and design, show how style was just as important to him as any subject. Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Being on set and in costume helped immerse herself in the world. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026 After the episode aired, his son, Jake Reiner, who appears in the premiere episode of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, shared a behind-the-scenes photo from set showing his father in costume with his signature beard. Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Village People singer dies at 74 Willis was known for often performing with Village People in costume as a Navy admiral or police officer. Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in costume

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“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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