as in clothes
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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His regular customers did not mention anything — not a surprise from clientele who know not to share classified information — but Esparza has been around long enough to sense that the Marines who were coming in to replace gear like sleeping bags and warm clothing were preparing to ship out.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
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Global textile production now exceeds 120 million metric tons annually, yet less than 1 percent of clothing is recycled back into new fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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If the dress code calls for true beachy or vacation attire, the Jaylah Strapless Midi Dress from Lulus looks like a wavy, ocean-like print that will blend in perfectly on the shore.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Before long, smitten cast members, including Sarah Sherman and a cameraman wearing an I (Heart) Harry shirt who kept focusing on Styles, proved too much for Gosling, who called off a big song and dance number featuring most of the cast in silver space attire.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Across her practice, Mann has focused on youth culture in South Africa, including how dress helps form one’s identity.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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This Free People faux suede blazer is an elegant piece that looks just as great with a pair of jeans and a turtleneck as a dress out to dinner.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lower gas prices in recent months helped offset rising costs for essentials like groceries and housing, as well as higher prices in goods categories such as apparel and furniture, where tariffs have already pushed costs higher.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Subsequently, Eric attacked the advertising and client roster, from textiles to soft goods, inspection, apparel, software, manufacturing, sourcing, and technology, through learning about client’s needs, goals, and ultimately creating custom marketing plans and concepts.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Habiliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habiliments. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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