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
But Acid looks stunning in her electric country ensemble, compromising none of her own aesthetic to venture into western territory.
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 20 June 2025
While the pageant top prize went to Miriam Abrahams, who spent a month hand-crafting a papier mâché pigeon ensemble, Meindersma and Erskine still felt like grand prize winners as one of the seven pigeon acts chosen to perform at Pigeon Fest out of hundreds of entries.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 18 June 2025
Noah Wyle anchors a top-notch ensemble with weary gravitas, embodying the series’ profound decency as well as its frustration at a broken system.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
These guys just really knew how to bring the most out of an ensemble.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 20 June 2025
While the pageant top prize went to Miriam Abrahams, who spent a month hand-crafting a papier mâché pigeon ensemble, Meindersma and Erskine still felt like grand prize winners as one of the seven pigeon acts chosen to perform at Pigeon Fest out of hundreds of entries.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 18 June 2025
Noah Wyle anchors a top-notch ensemble with weary gravitas, embodying the series’ profound decency as well as its frustration at a broken system.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
These guys just really knew how to bring the most out of an ensemble.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
Noun
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Other Tonys went to the show’s director, choreographer, orchestrating team and its scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The costume designer is Tilly Grimes, whom Goldstein has worked with before.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Queen Plus Linen Drawstring Shorts A pair of easy-to-throw-on linen shorts is crucial to a solid summer wardrobe.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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Carrie's adventures with friends Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) require plenty of wardrobe changes.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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Swipe Films Deals Frank Mannion’s UK outfit Swipe Films has sold doc A Sip of Irish to Ascot Elite for German speaking territories, Gate 23 for North American airline rights as well as Spafax and Aer Lingus for UK and Irish airline rights.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Stay cool with clothing: Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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In April, Sánchez attended the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in a 1994 John Galliano dress once worn by the Fellini muse.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
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Whether you’re headed to brunch or a casual beach wedding, shop this tiered maxi dress for under $50.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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The children were last seen wearing traditional FLDS clothing, ABC4 reported.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The advisory suggested limiting strenuous activity from early morning to evening, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and staying out of the sun.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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