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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When co-anchor Colin Jost pointed out that, per the book's lore, the clothing items mean Dobby is now free, the house elf jumped for joy — while Yang desperately clung to the fabric at his shoulders to keep it from sliding entirely off.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025 -
Investigators recovered more bones, clothing and personal effects, but other than determining the remains belonged to a woman who was at least middle-aged, could not identify her, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The veteran safety, one of only two first-string defensive backs to start and finish the game Sunday, sat alone in his locker still draped in nearly all his game attire, minus the jersey and shoulder pads.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the plaid shirts of the ‘90s, this season’s fashion week runways have elevated tartan to blazers, skirts, cocktail attire, and evening wear.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
6 Oct. 2025
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Known as the Log Cabin Craft Village, the structures each host one or two small shops selling watercolors, pottery, handmade soaps, bohemian-style apparel, and more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from the data company Launchmetrics, more than 40% of global consumers purchased apparel and accessories at least three times via social media in 2024.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift has embraced the Hollywood glamour for her The Life of a Showgirl press tour and in the album’s artwork, which features the artist wearing a custom chainmail dress.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Score great sales on items for yourself or your fam, like 33% off a flattering maxi dress for fall, the popular Stanley Quencher Tumbler, or a cute Lego flower set.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Habiliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habiliment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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