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
La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
Bath is home to the Jane Austen Center, which hosts an annual festival devoted to the author, and tourists dressed in Regency-era attire can always be found on Austen walking tours.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Evan Nierman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
The event will feature light bites, drinks, games, raffle prizes and optional red, white and blue attire.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
Bath is home to the Jane Austen Center, which hosts an annual festival devoted to the author, and tourists dressed in Regency-era attire can always be found on Austen walking tours.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Verb
The president and vice president were professionally attired in suits and ties befitting the stateliness of the Oval Office while Zelenskyy opted for a casual outfit resembling a tracksuit.
—Evan Nierman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
Noun
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Through their clothing, concertgoers breathed life into the Superdome.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Verb
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In it, the baby was dressed in a cozy pink onesie with a matching bow on her head.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Sleek hamachi yellowtail came with Serrano peppers and wonderful crispy potatoes, while lustrous king salmon was dressed with ponzu and a wasabi salsa that was delightfully mild so as to not clash with the delicacy of the fish.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Much of the discussion has fixated on an incident that occurred last week in downtown Los Angeles in which a woman named Andrea Guadalupe Velez was detained by agents clad in bulletproof vests with gaiters over their faces.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Evans stood next to a small boat, clad in waders and helpless to stop the rising waters.—
Keisha Rowe,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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For example, there are sleep masks, meant for overnight wear, that offer efficiency, whereas sheet masks deliver immediate results.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $56.25 Madewell’s woven bags have achieved internet virality based on their chicness, durability, spaciousness, and all-occasions wear.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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