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
The full-zip ensemble is especially great for layering when temperatures are unpredictable—no constantly slipping a sweatshirt on and off over your head.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
The exhibit is the first comprehensive exploration of Katz’s collaborations with choreographers, dancers and members of avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades, showcasing rare archival materials, major sets and paintings and previously unexhibited sketches.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
While at the game, the couple color-coordinated their ensembles with Markle wearing a white button-down shirt with a navy sweater draped over her shoulders with dark pants, while Harry donned a navy blazer over a white T-shirt with dark trousers.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Minimalist ensembles in colors like beige, camel, and cream are always going to be on trend.
—Luz García, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
The exhibit is the first comprehensive exploration of Katz’s collaborations with choreographers, dancers and members of avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades, showcasing rare archival materials, major sets and paintings and previously unexhibited sketches.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
While at the game, the couple color-coordinated their ensembles with Markle wearing a white button-down shirt with a navy sweater draped over her shoulders with dark pants, while Harry donned a navy blazer over a white T-shirt with dark trousers.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Minimalist ensembles in colors like beige, camel, and cream are always going to be on trend.
—Luz García, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
Noun
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Kids got to wear a bit of costume before their school week began, fully embracing their superhero alter egos.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The show teetered between artists — Brandy with three songs here, Monica with two there — making for a ceaseless conveyor belt of hits and many, many costume changes.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The neutral shades are versatile enough to add to your existing fall wardrobe, and the piece can be worn with trousers, jeans, and skirts.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Prettygarden 2-piece Lounge Set This two-piece set from Prettygarden is the kind of travel outfit that works beautifully together as a coordinated set but can also be mixed and matched with other pieces in your wardrobe for extra versatility.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Restore Oversized Hoodie Nothing rounds out a cozy airport outfit quite like an oversized hoodie, and this breathable sweatshirt is a steal for under $100 ahead of Black Friday.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Much like fellow royal Kate Middleton, Queen Letizia has monochromatic outfit formulas down to a science.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Natasha opted for a brown strapless leather maxi dress, while her younger sister, Ella, wore a gray-and-white pinstripe blazer and skirt paired with a simple black shirt.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her hair and camp dress still had some of the special paint used to transform the 11-year-old girl into Changing Woman, the Apache deity who was the first woman of her people, gifted with spiritual and physical power during the Sunrise Dance, one of the Apache people’s most enduring ceremonies.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Down the street are a gift store, a clothing boutique, an appliance store and a couple of restaurants.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s name recognition, longstanding tradition of quality craftsmanship, and the durability expected of its clothing transitions seamlessly into its dog coat.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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