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
That modular design has helped the brand sustain long runs while offering variation across settings and ensembles.
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Rogen is the ensemble’s MVP, finding an unexpected tenderness as a man trying to endure the night’s overwhelming discomfort without revealing any of his insecurities.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
The story, which blends history and imagination, unfolds through an ensemble of characters – living and dead, historical and invented – to explore themes of love, empathy, and the human capacity for connection in the face of unimaginable grief.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Gaga, who was dressed in a baby blue dress, completed the ensemble with a red floral brooch resembling the maga flower, the national flower of Puerto Rico.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Rogen is the ensemble’s MVP, finding an unexpected tenderness as a man trying to endure the night’s overwhelming discomfort without revealing any of his insecurities.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
The story, which blends history and imagination, unfolds through an ensemble of characters – living and dead, historical and invented – to explore themes of love, empathy, and the human capacity for connection in the face of unimaginable grief.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Gaga, who was dressed in a baby blue dress, completed the ensemble with a red floral brooch resembling the maga flower, the national flower of Puerto Rico.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
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With folkloric sounds as the backdrop and elaborate costumes worn by the performers, the spectacles tell the story of Andalucían history.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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If something isn’t exactly gelling, this is the stage to mix it up in makeup, hair, costumes, whatever needs to be fixed.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
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Proportions, purpose, functionality and structure are all pillars of their designs, and each piece is a wardrobe builder aligned with the vision of the brand that Ferrero and Cucco first launched for fall 2022.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The brand offers a cohesive alpine wardrobe that performs at elevation and also dazzles in the ski world’s most rarefied spaces.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ideally, buy different styles to go with different outfits, including comfortable pairs for sleeping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her outfit was grounded by a crisp white iteration of the American luxury brand’s wingtip pumps, a footwear style the label is known for.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Manuel then slipped into a stark white dress overflowing with ruffles and shrugged on a matching lace shawl with long fringing over it—all key elements to bringing his hypnotizing moves to life.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dots, a brand hallmark, are another recurring motif, both thanks to holes knit into chunky sweaters and paillettes stitched onto delicate, straight-as-an-arrow slip dresses.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Modalyst’s partnerships with major fashion associations and design studios give it a unique advantage in the clothing category.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Once there, a federal agent came to inform her that Estrada Juarez had requested Bello head to their house and return with clothing and her medication for diabetes.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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