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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
But regardless of whether Game 6 is a win or a loss, LA's choice of apparel on the field will show that the Dodgers' pitchers have big hearts, and Vesia surely appreciates the gesture.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Aug. 2021
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Noun
Marchand is a co-owner of the team and his outdoor apparel company, March & Mill Co, sponsors the team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
But regardless of whether Game 6 is a win or a loss, LA's choice of apparel on the field will show that the Dodgers' pitchers have big hearts, and Vesia surely appreciates the gesture.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparel
Noun
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Even more, clothing that is dynamic enough to wear to the office but also to the football game is convenient for anyone’s fall wardrobe rotation.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Across the street from the temple, a sprawl of vendors sold clothing, jewelry, toys, fabric and instruments.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hardwood floors harmonize with dark wood furnishings and wicker accents, alongside bathrooms clad in custom Portuguese azulejos-style tiles.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was found by a passerby in an alley on Pennsylvania Road, bleeding from the head and only partially clothed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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The barely believable but entirely true story saw gay rights activists trick their way into the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London by dressing plainly and conservatively – one even went as far as dressing as nun, while another donned the garbs of a bishop.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The room at the Art Hotel in Victoria Island was dressed with intention—well-lit and humming with purpose, every detail considered.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to statewide court guidance and the Texas Courts of Appeals, participants are expected to wear business or business casual attire.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Do not wear any political shirts, hats, buttons or other attire featuring candidates or ballot initiatives.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Here are five tips for creating last-minute DIY KPop Demon Hunters Halloween costumes.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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As such, the starring roles this year belong not to actors and models—though, yes, all your favorites will be in attendance—but to costume designers and their work.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Amid the press stops, Kardashian has worn a vintage Dior icy blue dress at the show’s Paris premiere and a neutral-brown Schiaparelli gown with black linear accents at the Los Angeles premiere, among other looks.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The actress wore a head-turning couture champagne satin gown with a plunging square neckline and coulisse draping effect by Roberto Cavalli.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Apparel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparel. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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