attires

verb

present tense third-person singular of attire
as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet

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  1. dresses
  2. costumes
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  • There has remained an overarching philosophy to the way West dresses the Dune universe.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The right pick comes down to how the recipient already dresses and which specific features each jacket actually offers.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of dresses
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  • On November 2, Perry shared a rare glimpse of Daisy’s long blonde hair, which was streaked with hot pink, while twinning with her in matching Hello Kitty Halloween costumes.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But Halloween bash or not, the best Heidi Klum Halloween costumes over the years are truly showstopping.
    — Lynsey Eidell, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of costumes
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“Attires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attires. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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