as in uniform
the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group
the limousine chauffeur was easily distinguished from the cab drivers by his livery
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Recent Examples of livery
Think of it like an airline’s livery, which is distinctive in its own right.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Relatives at the time described Hussain as a hard-working Pakistani immigrant who took a job as a livery driver to help support his wife and two sons, then ages 1 and 3.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Hurtigruten Norway will continue operating Norwegian coastal voyages with its cruise ferries decked out in the familiar red and black livery.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The new livery, said to be inspired by marine wildlife and polar landscapes, ensures HX stands apart from Hurtigruten Norway while still honoring its heritage brand.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Relatives at the time described Hussain as a hard-working Pakistani immigrant who took a job as a livery driver to help support his wife and two sons, then ages 1 and 3.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Hurtigruten Norway will continue operating Norwegian coastal voyages with its cruise ferries decked out in the familiar red and black livery.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The new livery, said to be inspired by marine wildlife and polar landscapes, ensures HX stands apart from Hurtigruten Norway while still honoring its heritage brand.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livery
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Nelson Cruz and Harmon Killebrew are the only hitters in team history with more games and a higher OPS in a Twins uniform.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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All three of us served our country honorably in uniform—for two of us, this included deployments to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Livery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livery. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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