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Recent Examples of activewear
The store specializes in activewear such as leggings and sweatpants.
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Vintage activewear is well-loved for its flexible silhouettes and breathable fabrics, and these pants are made from a lightweight material that’ll remain comfortable even during warmer spring days.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
For many years, Libby Gelman-Waxner, then an assistant buyer in juniors’ activewear, moonlighted for Premiere magazine and Entertainment Weekly as the world’s most beloved and irresponsible movie critic.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Synthetic fabrics like nylon and polyester, which are what most activewear is made from, are best washed in cold water.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Vintage activewear is well-loved for its flexible silhouettes and breathable fabrics, and these pants are made from a lightweight material that’ll remain comfortable even during warmer spring days.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
For many years, Libby Gelman-Waxner, then an assistant buyer in juniors’ activewear, moonlighted for Premiere magazine and Entertainment Weekly as the world’s most beloved and irresponsible movie critic.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Synthetic fabrics like nylon and polyester, which are what most activewear is made from, are best washed in cold water.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activewear
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Gentz spoke about how Zalando was using AI to advance its matchmaking system, which now advised shoppers on sportswear and beauty as well as fashion.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The German sportswear manufacturer has confirmed the deal, intended to support the growth of the leagues and the development of its 36 member clubs.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Turns out, there’s an interesting story around how Hathaway got the outerwear back into her wardrobe.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead of Beta Cloth, though, the crew’s outerwear was made out of polybenzimidazole (PBI), a less-itchy, fire-resistant golden-brown fabric.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These aren’t the only wrinkle-free loungewear sets worth adding to your suitcase put-together but snug as a bug.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The Ododos Wide-leg Pants feel like loungewear but look stylish enough to become a travel staple.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even small changes—like switching underwear styles—can make a difference in flare-prone areas.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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If your socks and underwear tend to disappear, now’s the chance to restock for less.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Spring and summer sleepwear needs to be lightweight and breathable, and this linen pajama set checks all the boxes.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Not that Frankel wasn’t on board for a sequel to the haute-couture comedy in theory — the 2006 film made $326 million at the box office, after all — but all the stars had to align for another movie to make sense, beginning with the return of Meryl Streep as Miranda.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Kim, for one, opted for a custom take on the Jean Paul Gaultier spring 2022 couture collection, wearing jeans for the first time in a long time.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activewear. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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