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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
a fable about personal redemption presented in the garb of a conventional horror story
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
firefighters garbed in protective gear
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Recent Examples of garb
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Among the onlookers were Larry Handy and Jim Reilly, both wearing Revolutionary War re-enactor garb.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Only baby food, baby bottles and toddler toys were found inside the home, where the teenage boys were discovered garbed in diapers, according to a law enforcement source.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Her village is all in their traditional garb.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Among the onlookers were Larry Handy and Jim Reilly, both wearing Revolutionary War re-enactor garb.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Verb
But the visitors from Memphis were a husk of that outfit, a cavalcade of new faces and Golden State castoffs being observed by the ghost of Ja Morant garbed in street clothes.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Only baby food, baby bottles and toddler toys were found inside the home, where the teenage boys were discovered garbed in diapers, according to a law enforcement source.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garb
Noun
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In London, the show is led by Arti Shah, who is performing inside the bear costume and James Hameed, who provides the bear’s voice and controls its facial expressions.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Turner spoke about how her costumes tell a story about what is happening with Barb this season.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The premiere of another hit sitcom is what made Louis-Dreyfus consider her appearance, but, by then, Elaine's look had been crafted.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Dec. 2025
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Its classic look is perfect for layering over a thermal shirt or slipping under a cute cardigan.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Built in 1929, this 37-floor art deco high-rise was designed by the Burnham Brothers and is clad in distinctive black granite, green and gold terra cotta, gold leaf and bronze trim.—
Brian E. Clark,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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In it, Carrie spends an awkward weekend with Aidan and his family in Virginia after spontaneously extending what otherwise would have been a day-trip; one scene shows Carrie rustling from sleep fully clothed and totally alone in his bed on her first morning there.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Her accessories were kept minimal and echoed the polished nature of her attire.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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All of the ducks don festive attire during holidays and big New England sports events.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The result was reflected by the two head coaches’ vastly differing postgame attitudes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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In the corner of the team’s theater room, Wright hung a chart that was updated regularly by the team’s leader in attitude points, awarded for out-of-the-box accomplishments such as diving on the floor for loose balls or taking charges.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Toss it in your carry-on for a seamless airport quick change before sightseeing, or dress it up with the nice pants and skirts in your travel wardrobe rotation.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Dream person to dress, dead or alive?—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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An autopsy ruled Alleman's manner of death a homicide, but the district attorney said Adams stuck to her story, including when she was interviewed again in 2021.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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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
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“Garb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garb. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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