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Recent Examples of costumey
The clothes were cute, though, if not a little costumey.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
The white trim along the front buttons and sleeve hems gives it a vintage feel without being costumey.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
Speaking of styling tricks to steal, the foppish ties that almost looked like silk scarves or ribbons at the Yohji Yamamoto show would be a good alternative for women who want some kind of necktie but think a traditional men’s tie reads too costumey.
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Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
29 Jan. 2026
Never one to get too costumey, however, Hadid gave the look an edge with her styling.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
The white trim along the front buttons and sleeve hems gives it a vintage feel without being costumey.
—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
Speaking of styling tricks to steal, the foppish ties that almost looked like silk scarves or ribbons at the Yohji Yamamoto show would be a good alternative for women who want some kind of necktie but think a traditional men’s tie reads too costumey.
—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
29 Jan. 2026
Never one to get too costumey, however, Hadid gave the look an edge with her styling.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costumey
Adjective
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Russian strikes also damaged Kyiv’s Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio, which holds the country’s largest and oldest costume collection.
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For their imaginative daring, co-directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch were justly honored as were costume designer Qween Jean and choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, among the production’s notable awards.
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Perfect for all of your dressy occasions, these wide-leg dress pants are comfortable to wear, thanks to their elastic waistband and loose design.
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The pleated styles from Aritzia, Abercrombie, and Banana Republic are dressy and modest enough to wear to the office, and the straight-cut options like these Quince shorts easily elevate a simple T-shirt and flip-flops.
Adjective
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This butter-yellow tunic feels cheerful, airy, and incredibly chic for summer.
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It’s made from high-quality, realistic-looking plastic that adds chic curb appeal to your front door.
Adjective
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The men, both in formal suits, appear jovial despite their opposing political views, with smiles spreading on their faces.
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Management cited its recent formal launch of FedEx Life Science, which provides specialized transportation services for the health-care industry, where packages can be both time- and temperature-sensitive, as well as accelerating growth in artificial intelligence.
Adjective
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Cool, fashionable girls are wearing track pants this season.
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The easiest way to make a jersey feel fashionable is by paying attention to proportions.
Adjective
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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“Costumey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costumey. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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