activewear

noun

Definition of activewearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of activewear This belt bag from Pander looks strikingly similar to a more expensive activewear brand’s. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026 O’Neill has to reposition the brand to appeal to younger shoppers who have shifted their spending to Alo for yoga clothes or FP Movement and Vuori for activewear and continue to dial back discounts. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 Deals from Uniqlo, Carhartt, Nike, Faherty, Wrangler, and more all make appearances, with incredible savings on everything from activewear to stylish coats ready to come home with you. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Activewear After sweating it out in your beloved activewear, avoid using the hotter temperatures in the washing machine to sanitize and remove unpleasant odors. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for activewear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activewear
  1. sportswear
  2. outerwear
  3. loungewear
  4. underwear
  5. sleepwear
  6. couture
Noun
  • In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Metallica has tapped the German sportswear giant to create apparel for its 24-show residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • But Jurney also sees opportunities to make all products, from cotton T-shirts to athletic outerwear, perform better, last longer and take a lighter toll on the environment.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For the first time, Re/Icons is also expanding beyond outerwear, building a larger collection of complementary pieces including windbreakers, T-shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Prepare to style them with everything from loungewear to your fall denim, and expect to wear them for many seasons to come.
    — Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Shop comfy and sleek loungewear like straight-leg pants, half-zip sweatshirts, and full-zip track jackets that work for everything from couch lounging to everyday errands.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of loungewear
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  • Mangione was taken to a police station, where officers found more items, including a gun, a silencer, a gun magazine hidden in a pair of underwear and a journal with handwritten notes.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Across the runways, underwear was doing an increasing share of the dressing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Billed as Palm Beach’s oldest shop (since 1928), Kassatly’s is an emporium for fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and classic cashmere.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While room temperature, bedding and sleepwear all play a part, the mattress beneath you can also affect how much heat builds up around your body.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
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  • The model and entrepreneur walked in Schiaparelli’s Fall 2026 couture show, where Roseberry sent a number of avant-garde silicone looks down the runway.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • To get ready on her wedding day, Lauren donned her mother’s wedding gown, which had been restructured by couture atelier Estelle Chatorrier.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of couture

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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activewear. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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