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Recent Examples of activewear
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.
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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
In a recent Amazon Live, Kyle Richards revealed that this matching set is an activewear favorite.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The brands teamed up on a collection of activewear as well as the Skims’ first foray into sneakers.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
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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
In a recent Amazon Live, Kyle Richards revealed that this matching set is an activewear favorite.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The brands teamed up on a collection of activewear as well as the Skims’ first foray into sneakers.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activewear
Noun
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Since Nike's latest earnings report in March, some analysts are no longer as bullish on the sportswear and sneaker giant.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The broader ambition is to remove trade-offs between comfort and performance, extending the material’s use across applications from sportswear to protective gear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 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
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The 16 billion euros market cap company, known for its high-end outerwear, has engaged in a campaign to expand the brand beyond its winter heritage to an all-season luxury wear.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The soft fabric used for both the relaxed short-sleeve, V-neck top, and wide-leg crop pants lends this loungewear option a polished-but-comfy look moms can wear for everything from flights to dinner plans.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dress it up for work with a pair of polished trousers and a blazer, wear it to the gym or yoga class, or throw one on as comfy loungewear during chill weekends.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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The brand is now the official underwear partner for the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Underwear & Bras Both of our experts agree that underwear and bras wash best in cooler temperatures to preserve their function so you're not left needing to purchase more supportive pieces.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 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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The most important thing is creating what Dzierzewski calls a comfortable sleep microclimate, in which your body isn’t trapping heat between your skin, sleepwear and bedding.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The outfits on the red carpet can be counted on to be couture or custom, even down to the shoes.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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There’s some good Armani couture, and I was amused by Amari (Simone Ashley), Miranda’s current assistant, wearing a Thom Browne uniform.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activewear. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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