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Recent Examples of outerwear
Instead of Beta Cloth, though, the crew’s outerwear was made out of polybenzimidazole (PBI), a less-itchy, fire-resistant golden-brown fabric.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The 16 billion euros market cap company, known for its high-end outerwear, has engaged in a campaign to expand the brand beyond its winter heritage to an all-season luxury wear.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Ferrell plans to introduce some outerwear pieces this year and denim in 2027.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
At a time when underwear-as-outerwear has dominated runways and red carpets from the consistent evolution of naked dresses to the no-pants trend that is — maybe — beginning to fade into the rearview, a single bra strap is a far more nuanced, wink-and-a-nod take on the trend.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The 16 billion euros market cap company, known for its high-end outerwear, has engaged in a campaign to expand the brand beyond its winter heritage to an all-season luxury wear.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Ferrell plans to introduce some outerwear pieces this year and denim in 2027.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
At a time when underwear-as-outerwear has dominated runways and red carpets from the consistent evolution of naked dresses to the no-pants trend that is — maybe — beginning to fade into the rearview, a single bra strap is a far more nuanced, wink-and-a-nod take on the trend.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outerwear
Noun
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This is used in sportswear to absorb shock and minimize impact.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Nuvola dedicated to accessories, and Box, centered on streetwear, activewear and denim.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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From lightweight gauze and breezy crochet to stretch denim and moisture-wicking activewear, the fabrics on these cropped pants and shorts contribute to both their comfort and style.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Noun
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My favorites include breezy linen co-ords, casual-but-cute loungewear sets, and elevated athleisure styles that work for basically everything — starting at $21.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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The bikini, which Bella wore while enjoying a morning dip in the water, was about as close as a swimsuit can get to loungewear.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
Noun
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But eating nuggets that have been in one’s underwear?—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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This includes light-weight pants, a rain jacket, moisture-wicking underwear, long-sleeve shirts and extra socks.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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While attending the Office Romance world premiere in Los Angeles, Lopez embraced a nostalgic style moment in an archival Atelier Versace couture dress from Lily et Cie, which made its runway debut back in 2004.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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The 100-piece collection, which is named after Musgraves’ first and middle names, spans men’s and women’s denim tops and bottoms, sleepwear, swimwear, accessories and pet items.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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With its relaxed silhouette and classic striped print, this pajama set feels a bit more elegant than the average sleepwear pick.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The design is fuel-versatile, which allows tailoring of propellants to specific mission requirements.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Savile Row, in London’s Mayfair district, has become known as the birthplace of bespoke men’s tailoring.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outerwear. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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