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
Further accessorizing a polyester leisure suit ensemble would likely be a screamingly loud, atrocious acetate shirt.
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Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
By the late 1960s, Mangione had returned to Eastman as director of the school’s jazz ensemble.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 July 2025
Both Short and Martin did not attend the ceremony, so Gomez and a handful of other co-stars accepted the best comedy series ensemble award on their behalf.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
The bespoke ensemble, designed by Elisabetta Franchi, had the same elegance depicted in the original look, which was made by customer Edith Head for the Alfred Hitchcock movie.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
By the late 1960s, Mangione had returned to Eastman as director of the school’s jazz ensemble.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 July 2025
Both Short and Martin did not attend the ceremony, so Gomez and a handful of other co-stars accepted the best comedy series ensemble award on their behalf.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
The bespoke ensemble, designed by Elisabetta Franchi, had the same elegance depicted in the original look, which was made by customer Edith Head for the Alfred Hitchcock movie.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
Noun
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There’s a multitude of panels, showcases, costume galas, cosplay and much more.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The costume department is very keen to have tiny metaphors.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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Infanta Eulalia of Spain visited the fair and ordered a replica (priced at a princely $2,500, or roughly $90,000 today) for her own wardrobe.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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Across the summer so far, Robbie’s vacation wardrobe has comprised of easy, breezy, chic ensembles: A semi-sheer maxi skirt, billowing palazzo pants, extra-large raffia beach bags, and black Alaïa mesh flats.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
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After becoming the first commercial outfit to land on the moon, Firefly Aerospace Inc. is heading back — this time under a $176.7 million NASA contract.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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In Conversation strand also features talks with names such as Ken Loach, Paul Laverty, and Rebecca O’Brien, the team behind the legendary Sixteen Films outfit.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Lindsay Lohan opted for an ivory floral mini dress for a Freakier Friday press junket in L.A.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Responding to another market demand, Arvind has developed Ultra Soft Denim for super comfortable garments, particularly tops, skirts and dresses.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 July 2025
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If your liquid detergent does expire, use it for one of its many uses outside of keeping clothing clean, like mopping floors and tidying toys.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Remove jewelry and tight clothing: Remove jewelry or tight clothing near the bite site.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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