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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
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Combined with his garb, which could include berets and glasses, Jaimoe was simply one of the coolest-looking guys in music.
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David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
He was garbed in prison attire and did not speak during the brief hearing.
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Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In a dazzling display of tradition mixed with marketing, Norway’s national soccer team was decked out in Viking garb for a team photo last week before traveling to North America.
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Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Combined with his garb, which could include berets and glasses, Jaimoe was simply one of the coolest-looking guys in music.
—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Verb
Many of Furgeson’s subjects were displeased by his haughty musings, which would seem less out of place if he was garbed in a royal mantle and wielding a golden scepter.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
He was garbed in prison attire and did not speak during the brief hearing.
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Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garb
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News how his costume took a toll on his body.
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In one photo, Affleck holds a young Seraphina in a baby carrier while holding hands with Violet, and in another, Affleck wears a Batman costume while holding son Samuel.
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To mimic Streep's look, pair the jeans with a striped button-up top.
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For a coordinated look, there’s also a matching short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt—each available for under $50.
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When the bullhorn blared and the stretching ended, more than 80 Falcons players clad in red and white scattered in different directions.
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Inside a historic church on Park Avenue, two dancers clothed in blue-and-pink brocade twirl up and down the aisles to a string-heavy soundtrack.
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The model’s attire was crafted with a delicate lace material and two unique botanical motifs.
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The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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Formalwear embraced a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, or with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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The vast majority that day was dressed in Ecuador’s canary yellow.
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Pair them with a blouse and heels for a meeting or dress them down with sneakers and a sweatshirt for the weekend.
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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Authorities have not said whether foul play is suspected, and no manner of death has been determined.
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Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
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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.
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“Garb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garb. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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