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
AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
While most guests will stick to their wedding-day attire for the after-party, the newlyweds can have some fun and change their ensembles in the evening.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The authors propose a new model that places attire alongside the face, body, context and viewer traits, revealing that dress influences judgments of social identity, mental state, status and aesthetic taste.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In Los Angeles County, Venice Beach continues to lead the way with its own brand of California style, and Abbot Kinney Boulevard is the perfect place to stock up on the latest cosmetics and sustainable attire.
—AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
While most guests will stick to their wedding-day attire for the after-party, the newlyweds can have some fun and change their ensembles in the evening.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Ellen returns to Beltane and dons her May Queen attire and performs her duties alongside Malcolm at the fire ceremony.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The authors propose a new model that places attire alongside the face, body, context and viewer traits, revealing that dress influences judgments of social identity, mental state, status and aesthetic taste.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
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In one of the multi-hyphenate's most recent posts, Paltrow shared a glimpse of her new clothing line, tagging the brand Gwyn in her caption and wearing a sophisticated, tan cashmere sweater that immediately caught our eye.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Aldrich, who sewed the badge himself on an article of clothing, attends the Zamorano Fine Arts Academy.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To dress this look up even more, pair it with a pair of black tights and boots.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The star dressed as a Love Zombie, which is also the name of her latest single.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The open main floor is clad in calming white oak, which has been used for custom built-ins that serve as functional yet design-forward storage spaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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The emperor was not, in fact, clad in the finest suit.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Last year, North showed off a few of her 2024 Halloween costumes on TikTok.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 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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Women’s CrossCity Sneaker While famous for its athleisure apparel, Lululemon has quietly expanded into the realm of sneakers—and this lightweight pair strikes the perfect balance of stylish and comfortable for long days of sightseeing.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Motorcycles, parts, accessories, and apparel will all remain available through current channels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bjork, however, went all-in on the look, posing on the cover of Vogue Scandinavia in the blurred tulle Margiela gown with a merkin wig, fashioned from real human hair and painstakingly embroidered to the crotch of an underlaid silk stocking bodysuit.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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For that, the SKIMS mogul donned a baby blue vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano gown from the house's Spring/Summer 2000 collection, per Vogue.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Over time, the cork midsole molds to your feet for a level of comfort that only gets better with wear.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Traditional systems rely on bulky, noisy motors or pneumatic actuators that restrict motion and are uncomfortable for extended wear.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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