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
Thomas Swick, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
The shooting guard had to sprint to the locker room to change into the appropriate attire.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
The ceremony was held in a five-foot hot tub, with the bride wearing a bikini and the groom attired in swimming trunks and top hat.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Their attire was in stark contrast to the whites of the ballboys (participants in First Serve) and the club’s pros.
—Thomas Swick, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
The shooting guard had to sprint to the locker room to change into the appropriate attire.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
Verb
The film’s stars, including Robert Pattinson, attired the best threads for the red carpet occasion, posing for photos ahead of the film’s screening.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
The ceremony was held in a five-foot hot tub, with the bride wearing a bikini and the groom attired in swimming trunks and top hat.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
Noun
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Packing cube alternative: Use it to corral small clothing items inside your suitcase for better organization.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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Dressed in the label's clothing, the two looked fashionably formidable in their coordinating ensembles.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Kardashian shared details from her graduation party, like her youngest son Psalm West dressed as a lawyer with a briefcase and lunch placemats depicting her flashcards from studying.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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That’s Damon Brown dressed as Professor X, and those Ghostbusters are Jason Paul, Brandon Sims, Charles Johnson and Mathew Woods, members of the Central Arkansas Ghostbusters Facebook group.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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The exchange doesn’t quite go as planned, and the kidnapper and his crew are way more organized and forward-planning than the detectives anticipated, repeatedly throwing them off the trail with decoys and swaps between motorcyclists all clad in the same head-to-toe black.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Audience members, some clad in MAGA caps, were largely supportive of Trump.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Playing out on a New Orleans street set designed more or less as a cartoon by David Rockwell, its pirates costumed by Linda Cho in ragamuffin seafaring garb that nonetheless allows for the odd pleasing splash of color, Pirates!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ben Affleck opened up about the difficulties of costuming during his tenure as Batman, giving GQ a detailed breakdown on the physically draining experience of wearing a Batsuit.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a life-imitates-art twist, the label went on to collaborate with the franchise, launching an ongoing 007 Collection with swim shorts and apparel like toweling polos and Capri collar silk shirts inspired by the films.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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Nike announced Wilson’s debut footwear and apparel collection in February.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Review your first aid supplies and check for any bandages that are stiff, exposed, or otherwise look worse for the wear.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Linen, cotton, and denim variations allow for year-round wear.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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