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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With only 12 weeks to pull together a wardrobe for the cast, and few of Jones’s old clothing in the archives, Rowe recreated some historical looks— such as the infamous red penguin-print pajama set (a version of the pajama top is worn by Jones on a school run in the new film).—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026 -
The women were able to conceal their pregnancies because they'd been given baggy dresses, clothing from women who'd been gassed, at Auschwitz, Holden said.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Among the accessories Queen Camilla added to her attire, the queen consort added a black statement hat with a deep green feather.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The festival gave guests 21 and older — who were encouraged to wear winter attire in blues and whites — an opportunity to visit a tarot card reader, play nostalgic carnival games, sip craft beer, snack on gourmet bites, browse a build-your-own flower bar and participate in a live auction.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In Arizona, Raouf Vafaei’s mom bought a dress to wear for his citizenship ceremony.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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This dress has built-in shapewear and can easily take you from day to night with the right accessories.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Outlet center visits fell nearly 13% from a year earlier, and apparel retail traffic dropped more than 8%, the firm estimates.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Within this landscape, the Turkish apparel industry stands out with its strong design capabilities and solid production infrastructure.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Habiliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habiliments. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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