as in clothing
covering for the human body
a sale on summer apparel for women
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a designer who regularly apparels several of the presenters at the Oscar ceremonies
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Recent Examples of apparel
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Getty Images Hollister is taking its biggest step yet beyond apparel, teaming up with Target on a new home and dorm collection as the Abercrombie & Fitch-owned brand looks to capitalize on the fast-growing back-to-college living market.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Lululemon, an athletic apparel and lifestyle brand, has expanded its location by more than 5,000 feet next to Apple.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Getty Images Hollister is taking its biggest step yet beyond apparel, teaming up with Target on a new home and dorm collection as the Abercrombie & Fitch-owned brand looks to capitalize on the fast-growing back-to-college living market.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparel
Noun
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Of course, those who’ve shopped the sale before know that many of the best Amazon Prime Day deals aren’t in the clothing department at all.
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Its interior walls were clad in marble.
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In the post, Anne Hathaway, clad in all white, walks into the frame with her arms crossed over her belly.
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The model’s attire was crafted with a delicate lace material and two unique botanical motifs.
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The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.
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The vast majority that day was dressed in Ecuador’s canary yellow.
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Pair them with a blouse and heels for a meeting or dress them down with sneakers and a sweatshirt for the weekend.
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Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.
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Indeed, Green throws off a kind of 1970s Wonder Woman vibe at times, especially given how she is costumed by Theresa Ham, and that adds to the fun.
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The Florida native graduated from the University of Alabama with a dance degree in 2023, trading her cap and gown for a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform after graduation.
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Streep wore a printed jacket and trousers, while Gummer opted for a floor-length ivory column gown with abstract gold line details and accessorized with a pair of shades.
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“Apparel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparel. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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