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Recent Examples of garb
Noun
Tribal dancers captivated the crowd with representative garb, such as Robin Jumper, a Cherokee from North Carolina. Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025 Maguire’s garb is believed to have been heavily used while filming both movies, whether the actor’s Spider-Man was battling Sandman or the New Goblin. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 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
  • The costumes were the perfect nondescript counterpoint to Lamar’s trend-launching look.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
  • There will be trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There were quite a few troubling snaps to Young, and that’s a tough look for a pair that have worked together at their positions in each of the past two summer.
    DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Apple has redesigned its iPhone 17 Pro lineup for its boldest look yet.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Designed by Foster + Partners, the restaurant is striking, clad entirely in rare white onyx across the floors, walls, and tables.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The exterior is clad in wood and topped with a metal roof.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sandals or flip-flops are recommended attire.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Maybe Zoryve is like wearing weekend athleisure to balance out our weekday work attire.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Two Hearts Of A New MacBook Apple has been reluctant to feed these demands over the last decade, but there are signs that the attitude is thawing.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The attitude of last season has vanished, replaced by that performative pregame dustup as Texas A&M headed toward its locker room.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Julia was dressed in a chic oversized suit (her specialty) and heeled boots and a white striped tie, while Roberts wore a semi-sheer black gown with minimal jewelry.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
  • During this year’s All-Star Weekend, Colson did a stand-up comedy routine, opening for Leslie Jones and Cedric the Entertainer; Brooks dressed her in an all-leather getup from designer Karl Kani, the same designer Dave Chappelle wore in his classic 1993 Just For Laughs set.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This can be something forceful falling or pressing on the toe or twisting it in an awkward manner.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The rapper has partnered with an unusually diverse array of brands to churn out everything from food to apparel to toys and more.
    Kim Bhasin, Bloomberg.com, 8 Oct. 2020

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“Garb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garb. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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