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verb

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Recent Examples of garb
Noun
While accepting Spain’s National Film Award at the festival on September 20, veteran actor Eduard Fernández wore a Keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian garb, and spoke at length about Gaza. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025 Dancing spirits, dressed in Victorian-era garb, stir up devilry as the night unfolds. Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
People gather expectantly on the streets or gaze from their windows, and then the performers arrive, all garbed in red devil costumes, complete with horns and pitchforks covered in sparkling fireworks. Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024 Floral sculptures appear throughout the store, including one that is garbed in a silk robe. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for garb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garb
Noun
  • Crowds gathering at the immigration facility in recent days have adopted absurdist protest tactics, including wearing inflatable costumes depicting frogs, unicorns, axolotls, and bananas while facing federal law enforcement.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Throughout Lang’s brief career, there were hints of fancy dress—of the little girl who rootles around in a box of grownup costumes, trying out one look after the next.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And of course, Lorelai’s outerwear brings her signature mix of fun and femininity to every look.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Take a look at photos of the Chicago home below captured by The Root.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Most of the bodies appear to belong to young men, and those who are clothed appear to be wearing civilian clothes.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The ultra-rare Mercedes-McLaren SLR is a timeless icon, one that almost mandates being clad a silver hue.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This speed dating night is targeted toward singles in their 40s and 50s, and traditional Indian ethnic attire is encouraged.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Everyone pulled up to the party in cowboy attire, with Drake rocking denim jeans and a top covered by a black puffer vest.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Another source explained how Andrew and Anne differ in their attitudes as royals.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Levshunov’s attitude should help.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Piersanti also dressed her in Ralph Lauren, John Smedley, Sebago and vintage Gioielleria Pennisi jewelry.
    Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Fans, many dressed in the artist’s merchandise or girly pink outfits, hum with anticipation.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ability to manage growth in a manner that reflects the reasons people find Matthews attractive, create a budget that is thorough and efficient, ability to work with citizens and town leaders to maintain Matthews’ sense of self.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Information should be shared in a timely, clear, and accessible way through multiple platforms, such as email, the district website, social media, newsletters, and in-person forums, so that families can engage in the manner that works best for them.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Aug. 2021

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“Garb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garb. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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