Thesaurus results for OUTERWEAR

outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwear

as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear But this fall, designers are offering outerwear and accessories applying the material to a variety of familiar shapes that might otherwise be cut from wool felt or gabardine. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026 Dress down the sculptural denim with trendy outerwear like a funnel-neck jacket or half-zip. — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026 Denim accounts for 35% to 40% of the business, with hoodies, dresses, joggers, outerwear, and other casual clothing filling out the wardrobe. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 The stealth version is engineered to be worn and forgotten, closer in spirit to thermal underlayers than to ski outerwear. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outerwear

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Noun

In recent years, as streetwear, sportswear and high fashion comingle, the humble cap has been given new life on the runways.

— Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
The sportswear and sneaker brand could do better if faster-than-expected innovation drives full price sales, there’s stronger wholesale sell-through and a recovery in China.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of sportswear

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Yet as influence continues to disseminate across different channels and actors, the question isn’t which brand-mega-influencer match-up will win the activewear influencer race, but how much weight these big names carry at this point in time.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Sweaters rose 41 percent during the holiday period, substantially exceeding their annual growth rate, while activewear increased 16 percent during the holidays despite a 2 percent decline in full-year units.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of activewear

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Frankies Bikinis and Barefoot Dreams have released their first collaborative capsule of cozy loungewear fashions — perfect for layering up amid the crisp fall air.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Thanks to their timeless, ageless look, the slip-ons complement any ensemble, from easy loungewear to elevated denim.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of loungewear

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So, for the new study, the scientists turned to what are, in effect, contraction-tracking underwear.

— Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Others gifted each other with durable underwear to protect their bodily autonomy postmortem.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of underwear

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Lipa's Chanel couture suit and matching hat were definitely the stars of the show, so wearing her hair long and loose would have competed with the statement-making ensemble.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Fanning kicked off the press tour in a Robert Wun couture dress with a matching ballerina headpiece.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of couture

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Founded by Kate Nixon in 2015, the brand has become known for its romantic sleepwear, feminine lace lingerie and thoughtful white bridal intimates collections.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
During the Italian section of the film, Miranda comes to Andy’s hotel room at an ungodly hour and Andy is still in her cool sleepwear.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of sleepwear

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Each styling choice was meant to highlight the tailoring and silhouette of Ross’ look rather than focusing on color.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Against the masculine lines of her pinstripe tailoring, that deliberately softened mouth offers necessary contrast.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailoring

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