as in costume
a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories
She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.
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Here, four Aupen Nirvana bag options — ranging in price from $340 to $420 — that will quickly become closet staples and enrich your ensembles for years to come, no matter how the trend cycle shape-shifts.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Since debuting in 2019’s Honey Boy, Twigs seems drawn to challenging characters within an ensemble.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The international entertainment lineup includes Irish and Greek dancers as well as ensembles of young dancers.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Heartland stars Amber Marshall as Amy, Michelle Morgan as Lou, Shaun Johnston as Jack and Chris Potter as Tim, among an ensemble of supporting actors.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Since debuting in 2019’s Honey Boy, Twigs seems drawn to challenging characters within an ensemble.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The international entertainment lineup includes Irish and Greek dancers as well as ensembles of young dancers.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Heartland stars Amber Marshall as Amy, Michelle Morgan as Lou, Shaun Johnston as Jack and Chris Potter as Tim, among an ensemble of supporting actors.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
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Key crew creatives include director of photography Feliksas Abrukauskas, production designer Ramūnas Rastauskas, costume designers Jolanta Rimkutė and Dovilė Cibulskaitė, and make-up artist Jurgita Globytė.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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TikTok has also fueled interest in colorful beetle and moth costumes, with creators showing off bold, iridescent patterns and playful, over-the-top designs.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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There are tons of styles of ballet flats to add to your wardrobe, whether strappy shoes that would look chic with skirts or pants, or velvet pairs that could easily transition into the colder months, too.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Suuksess Cashmere-Blend Oversized Turtleneck Sweater On the hunt for an ultra cozy addition to your fall and winter wardrobe?—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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And now, the singer also finds herself in a position to defend the era of her career criticized for risqué outfits and provocative performances that were an extreme departure from her squeaky clean Disney Channel persona.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Having a dedicated outfit removes one decision from your plate.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Swift has embraced the Hollywood glamour for her The Life of a Showgirl press tour and in the album’s artwork, which features the artist wearing a custom chainmail dress.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Score great sales on items for yourself or your fam, like 33% off a flattering maxi dress for fall, the popular Stanley Quencher Tumbler, or a cute Lego flower set.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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When co-anchor Colin Jost pointed out that, per the book's lore, the clothing items mean Dobby is now free, the house elf jumped for joy — while Yang desperately clung to the fabric at his shoulders to keep it from sliding entirely off.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Investigators recovered more bones, clothing and personal effects, but other than determining the remains belonged to a woman who was at least middle-aged, could not identify her, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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