Thesaurus results for OUTERWEAR

outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwear

as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear But Jurney also sees opportunities to make all products, from cotton T-shirts to athletic outerwear, perform better, last longer and take a lighter toll on the environment. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 For the first time, Re/Icons is also expanding beyond outerwear, building a larger collection of complementary pieces including windbreakers, T-shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Funnel-neck outerwear has moved from runway curiosity to the dominant transitional jacket of the season, with search demand up nearly 2,000% year over year. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 What makes funnel-neck outerwear work beyond one season The strongest case for staying power is function. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outerwear

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Noun

In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Metallica has tapped the German sportswear giant to create apparel for its 24-show residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of sportswear

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Curve Love denim and YPB activewear were both developed after customers asked Abercrombie to add those kinds of products, which shows how shopper feedback has influenced what ends up on the racks.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
The brand launched as a swimwear label before moving fully into activewear in 2023, building a following among women who want their workout wardrobe to reflect their personal style.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of activewear

Noun

Prepare to style them with everything from loungewear to your fall denim, and expect to wear them for many seasons to come.

— Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Shop comfy and sleek loungewear like straight-leg pants, half-zip sweatshirts, and full-zip track jackets that work for everything from couch lounging to everyday errands.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of loungewear

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Mangione was taken to a police station, where officers found more items, including a gun, a silencer, a gun magazine hidden in a pair of underwear and a journal with handwritten notes.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Across the runways, underwear was doing an increasing share of the dressing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of underwear

Noun

The model and entrepreneur walked in Schiaparelli’s Fall 2026 couture show, where Roseberry sent a number of avant-garde silicone looks down the runway.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
To get ready on her wedding day, Lauren donned her mother’s wedding gown, which had been restructured by couture atelier Estelle Chatorrier.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of couture

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Billed as Palm Beach’s oldest shop (since 1928), Kassatly’s is an emporium for fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and classic cashmere.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of sleepwear

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Alongside training in apparel, menswear tailoring, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and fashion communication and management, students will benefit from dedicated modules covering technology, artificial intelligence, new materials and sustainability.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
For the occasion, Cameron wore a custom Giorgio Armani suit, coordinating with her now-husband in sleek tailoring by Giuliva Heritage.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailoring

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