as in clothing
usually habiliments plural
covering for the human body
the lady's rich habiliments and haughty manner made the host's servants think she was someone important
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Noun
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From electronics to clothing to food, nearly every industry has felt the sting.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026 -
The headscarf and loose clothing cover the entire body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Tuesday's protest came in response to the widespread detention of women and girls in Herat province in recent days by the Taliban's morality police force, for alleged violations of the group's rules on attire, which require women to cover their hair and faces.—
Ahmad Mukhtar,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The Octagon Girls couldn’t step foot on the White House lawn this weekend in their usual business attire, not for UFC Freedom 250.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Go from the golf course to dinner, through travel days and all your summer plans with apparel designed to protect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Instead the result is very wearable, playful, fantastic apparel, pieces built with strength to them that is incredibly appealing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The dress was designed with an open back, with a single strap that featured press-stud fastening.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Silk pieces come in relaxed, slinky silhouettes such as slip dresses and matching sets, cashmere silk helps sweaters and knits feel lightweight, cotton cashmere is for all the sporty-chic styles, and stretch linen adds an airy feel.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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“Habiliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habiliment. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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