as in clothing
covering for the human body
needed some snazzy attire for the job interview
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet
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Recent Examples of attire
Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Guests are asked to adhere to a 'fashion formal' dress code, which encourages creative and bold attire.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Beside him was Janet, his second wife, who was two decades younger and smartly attired in shades, a plaid sunhat, and a sleeveless blouse.
—Alec Nevala-Lee
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Noun
In the 1950s, women could not wear the same attire as men; the gender distinction had to be clear.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Guests are asked to adhere to a 'fashion formal' dress code, which encourages creative and bold attire.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Catmull enters attired in a black gown lined with sparkling contours that recall the sinuous figures of artist and designer Erté.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Beside him was Janet, his second wife, who was two decades younger and smartly attired in shades, a plaid sunhat, and a sleeveless blouse.
—Alec Nevala-Lee
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
Noun
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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That is particularly true if clothing is washed in cold water and the water doesn’t need to be heated.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, and dress in denim and cowboy boots.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Duane dragged the deer out of a band of alders and into a large grassy meadow so that nothing could sneak up unseen during the field-dressing process.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dillane, clothed in an Adidas track suit, smokes a cigarette.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the months that followed, the brewery has become a place where guests clad in blue and orange jerseys go to celebrate a Detroit Lions or Tigers game over creamy Honey Oat Stouts.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At Spirit Halloween, costumes for all three main characters come in both adult and kids' sizes.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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These Halloween costumes for kids are all under $45.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2007, the designer debuted a full apparel line under the Paciotti 4US label.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is now expanding to include all 32 NHL teams, featuring more than 20 new apparel styles, as well as accessories such as bags, bottles, and hats.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Gerber dressed up in a Spring 2026 Givenchy lace gown with a sheer top, while Pullman opted for a suit and bow-tie.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jenner has been sharing bits and pieces of her ongoing trip to Paris on social media, revealing some jaw-dropping style moments, from a shimmering, silver Schiaparelli gown to a simple black slip dress.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days includes big savings on comfortable bras for everyday wear, including up to 64 percent off top brands like Natori, Bali, Warners, and Spanx.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The two-way wear waistband can be worn folded over or high-waisted for more tummy control.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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