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: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
also
: a similar loose wrap or a professional, official, or academic gown
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Combined with the feverish following Epic has engendered, this tale is probably at the zenith of recognition not seen since the ancient Greek poet first began narrating it in his toga in the eighth century B.C.
Rivera-Herrans began Epic as his ambitious senior thesis at University at Notre Dame.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
His party is every bit as iconic as the toga party from that movie, if not more so.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Measuring 37 mm long, the deity was engraved by hand, resulting in an extraordinary level of detail on his hair, muscles, beard, toga, and even fingernails.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
The fresco shows a youthful, clean-shaven Jesus dressed in a toga and carrying a goat on his shoulders, according to The Associated Press, which was the first international media organization given access to the tomb.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
His party is every bit as iconic as the toga party from that movie, if not more so.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Measuring 37 mm long, the deity was engraved by hand, resulting in an extraordinary level of detail on his hair, muscles, beard, toga, and even fingernails.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
The fresco shows a youthful, clean-shaven Jesus dressed in a toga and carrying a goat on his shoulders, according to The Associated Press, which was the first international media organization given access to the tomb.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Toga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toga. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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toga
noun
to·ga
ˈtō-gə 
: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
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