Thesaurus results for OUTERWEAR

outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwear

as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear For a vintage outerwear find with less risk, Haspel recommends sticking with cloth coats instead. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 The brand now spans denim, knits, outerwear, dresses and more. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 Various styles of outerwear, T-shirts and accessories hang on racks throughout. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 At the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam, guests in the top suites have received outerwear from the local brand GOFRANCK. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for outerwear

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Noun

Cali in particular is known as a destination for apparel production, specializing in denim and sportswear.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
But the German sportswear company was not alone in leaving a commercial mark on the tournament.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of sportswear

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Along with apparel for notoriously sweaty activities — like activewear and performance attire — Coolmax CloakFX™ fiber can be used in everyday apparel.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
The company faces challenges in adapting to local markets while broadening its offerings beyond activewear to an active lifestyle brand.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of activewear

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Score fall essentials like layer-friendly tops, cozy loungewear, and cute coffee cups, plus handy finds like a quick-dry hair towel and an insulated grocery bag.

— Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Simple, comfortable, and casual, the loungewear look held its own without accessories.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of loungewear

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At the January couture shows in Paris, the look was epitomized by Lauren Sánchez Bezos and her devotion to an hourglass silhouette and toe-crunching heels.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Wedding gowns are couture pieces that require many hours to craft thanks to their intricate layers, beading, embroidery, and bodice construction.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of couture

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While room temperature, bedding and sleepwear all play a part, the mattress beneath you can also affect how much heat builds up around your body.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
The Sleep Foundation recommends lightweight sheets and sleepwear, using fans, keeping blinds or curtains closed during the day and opening windows for ventilation once outdoor temperatures cool down.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of sleepwear

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Few fabrics in the annals of men’s tailoring are as storied as seersucker.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Instead, Brink and stylist Shiona Turini consistently blend masculine tailoring and feminine silhouettes to create looks worth emulating all autumn long.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of tailoring

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