Thesaurus results for OUTERWEAR

outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwear

as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear Layers for Unpredictable Weather One of the biggest mistakes Ali sees from guests is packing too much heavy, bulky outerwear. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 Balenciaga took to the gym for pre-fall; a perfect backdrop to capture our ongoing love affair with technical outerwear. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026 Factor in the cinchable hood and flip-up reflective cuffs, and this will be the most functional item in your outerwear collection. — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 The British brand’s suiting channeled dapper English luxury with dedicated cigar pockets on outerwear, along with mismatched velvet slippers adorned with playing card emblems. — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outerwear

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Noun

For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat.

— Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of sportswear

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Right now, shop up to 50% off hundreds of SKIMS styles, including bras, dresses, bodysuits, swim, and loungewear, like 30% off the Fits Everybody and Ultimate collections.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Dreamwear, which makes Hanky Panky’s sleepwear and loungewear, has been licensed to manufacture Cosabella’s sleepwear and loungewear for retail distribution.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of loungewear

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Sydney Sweeney's latest photo dump includes an up-close and personal shot of her bikini top and casually brushing her teeth in her underwear.

— Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Skims was cofounded in 2019 by Kardashian and Jens Grede and has carved out a strong niche in women’s underwear, loungewear and shapewear.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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Zendaya doubled down on the Greek mythology references in another standout Schiaparelli couture look.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026
From Madame Grès and Gianni Versace to today’s couture runways, designers have long looked to Grecian legacy — including draping, sculptural silhouettes, metallic finishes and goddess glamour — as the ultimate inspiration.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of couture

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Scroll through to find deals on seasonal sheets, sleepwear, and more, with discounts of up to 45% off.

— Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Brady and his lifestyle and fitness brand, TB12, advocated for the benefits of bioceramic powder in sleepwear as supposedly absorbing body heat and reducing inflammation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of sleepwear

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Lim’s designs were known for their cool, easy and chic aesthetic, which combined effortless California casualness with sophisticated New York tailoring.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
No one likes the sloppy tailoring of Octavius’s open-back suit, but Law loves the jacket.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026

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