as in costume
a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories
She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.
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Recent Examples of ensemble
Bertha runs a Pittsburgh boardinghouse with her husband, Seth, played by Cedric the Entertainer, in 1911 and is part of an ensemble of Black characters a generation removed from enslavement.
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Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
In a city that can experience practically all four seasons in a day, outerwear becomes a crucial part of your ensemble.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
According to comments recently made by Sharples to Artnet News, Hadari then offered the Metropolitan Museum of Art two ensembles of his own design.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
There are shorter episode orders and smaller ensembles.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
In a city that can experience practically all four seasons in a day, outerwear becomes a crucial part of your ensemble.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
According to comments recently made by Sharples to Artnet News, Hadari then offered the Metropolitan Museum of Art two ensembles of his own design.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
There are shorter episode orders and smaller ensembles.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
Noun
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My stylist, Roger Forker, has designed all my costumes for countless amounts of roasts.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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So to then be there with 150 young men in that costume, singing and dancing, in itself was an extraordinary experience.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Every wardrobe needs a sleek shoulder bag that’s spacious enough to hold the essentials.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The collection, belonging to Cyndi Wear, Ramona Woman’s Club Director of Hostesses and coordinator of the event, included both handmade and vintage pieces from her personal wardrobe, spanning from the early 1900s to current trends.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Consisting of jamesjamesjames, Varg²™, Eurohead, and Skarp, the outfit nakedly endeavors to reappraise the richly earnest sounds of 2010s Swedish EDM, known for its pointillistic, high-octave melodies and counterpoints that, at their best, imbue big-room propulsion with butterflies in the stomach.—
Nathan Evans,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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See all the best fashion, outfits, ensembles, and accessories from the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, photo-calls, and beyond below.—
Maggie Coughlan,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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The singer Sam Smith, in a black cape dress, stood still as an aide held a portable fan up to their head, which supported a large black feather.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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People are mostly casual in shorts, sandals, vests, and tees at breakfast, but are more done-up at night in dresses, shirts, and trousers for 1818, the rooftop bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Denise and Mohamed bought new clothing for the other children, whereas Djena was given ratty hand-me-downs—even her bras were Denise’s castoffs.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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How The Partnership Came About Kelce, who even founded his own clothing company, is a longtime fan of fashion.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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