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verb

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Recent Examples of attire
Noun
Commercial real estate executive Michael Tucker got that advice from several clients who warned that tariff uncertainty could limit the availability of witch, wizard and monster attire this October. Jeff Collins, Oc Register, 25 June 2025 At a sunny oceanfront venue, the line between a vacation-ready, potentially too-casual sundress and appropriate wedding-guest attire blurs. Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Verb
The White House posted photos of the president dressed in golfing attire the previous evening while watching U.S. forces hit Houthis rebels in Yemen who’ve been targeting Israeli and U.S. vessels in the Red Sea. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025 In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar. Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
Noun
  • The children were last seen wearing traditional FLDS clothing, ABC4 reported.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • The advisory suggested limiting strenuous activity from early morning to evening, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and staying out of the sun.
    Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Use it to dress salads with extra virgin olive oil, or on cooked or raw vegetables.
    Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 26 June 2025
  • The siblings grew up in the lap of luxury, dressed in the finest silks, with doting courtiers catering to their every whim.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • The two sections of the building are constructed of a spruce framework clad in smooth oak panels, while the central gate is made from traditional 6-inch pine logs.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 June 2025
  • Chants reverberated among the soccer-centric crowd mostly clad in red and white.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the founding designer continues to dedicate himself to costume design for top theater and opera companies across Europe, in addition to designing the Desigual x M. Christian Lacroix line.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
  • Producers provide guidance on costuming for early auditions, and later provide outfits During the early auditions, producers provide wardrobe guidance for contestants.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • There’s something here for nearly all our favorite summer activities—tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and plenty of outdoor apparel.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
  • Menswear Showing at: Man/Woman Story: Based in South Africa, Man/Woman newcomer Daniel Sher joined his mother-in-law’s apparel manufacturing business, Together MFK, in 2016 before launching his fun, colorful brand.
    Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Designed to withstand intensive training, Lacoste’s abrasion-resistant piqué fabric is made with Ultra Dry moisture-wicking technology for more breathable wear.
    Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
  • If your priority is all-day wear and call clarity on a budget, this is the headset to beat.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 26 June 2025

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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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