How to Use in costume in a Sentence

in costume

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  • Being on set and in costume helped immerse herself in the world.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
  • Together, the band brings to life a mythic world of ancient heroes and villains, attracting an excited audience of headbangers and fantasy fanatics, many of whom show up in costume.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 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
  • In December 2024, Brittany and Patrick dressed in costume as Swift and Kelce at a party Kelce threw to celebrate the end of Swift’s Eras Tour.
    Lisa Gutierrez july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 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

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