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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Local 142's donation drive in Honolulu, which accepts blankets, non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and waterproof clothing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026 -
That month, the brand also began offering free in-store denim repairs in its Brooklyn store in an effort to extend the lifecycle of its clothing and improve circularity.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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Cord grass ripples across these languorous northern marshes and, while ships lay wounded and stranded in the former Aral, all that remains of the old Parkgate are some very old photographs, showing frigates, sand, and some very fetching Victorian bathing attire.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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No trails or roads are visible inside the frame, adding to the mystery of how all these people in formal attire arrived at an elevation of ten thousand six hundred feet.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Weather apps have a tendency to alienate their user bases, perhaps because people’s physical experiences—their plans, their dress, their commutes—so directly depend on an accurate report.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jeans and tops account for 18 percent, respectively, followed by dresses, knitwear, shorts and skirts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gertz, an actress known for films such as Twister and The Lost Boys, previously produced a documentary on the club and even wore Magic City apparel at the game after the NBA canceled the promotion.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The property serves as a premier site for fashion designers in the world of women’s apparel and accessories.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Habiliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habiliments. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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