Thesaurus results for OUTERWEAR

outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwear

as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear Apparently, the underwear as outerwear trend is a no-go at Wimbledon. — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 30 June 2026 The Pac Shell Jacket can double as outerwear or to a dinner reservation, left open with my favorite T-shirt, the Sene Studios Cumulus Crew T-Shirt. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 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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Highlights in the activewear market include Paige Lorenze’s new Wag Capris (in blue Greenwich Plaid, Saltwater Stripe, True Black and Space Gray) from her debut Dairy Boy Sport collection.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Lululemon Lululemon’s Summer Sale has been extended and restocked, so consider this your sign to shop comfortable activewear for less.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of activewear

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Complete the set with more discounted loungewear in the same hue, including slim-straight pants or a barrel-leg version.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
On days when comfort is a priority but loungewear feels overly casual, opt for athletic suede sneakers that’ll ace any errand or activity.

— India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

Definition of loungewear

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Founder and president of ‘Le Slip Francais’ underwear brand, Guillaume Gibault poses in the Bonne Nouvelle textile factory in Aubervilliers, surburb of Paris, on February 12, 2025.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 July 2026
There’s also a vast footwear area where people can sit down and try on a pair of shoes in peace, while the lingerie department showcases different styles of bras and underwear.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of underwear

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The Dutch designer, who regularly uses denim and deadstock in his couture collections, painted, shredded, and felted the fabric for a variety of jeans.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Beneath all the splendor, the couture, the balls, and the opera lurked an undercurrent of hatred, one that would fester and erupt in ways both insidious and catastrophic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

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The Eberjey x Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is the first sleepwear collaboration for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and the partnership ties in with Eberjey’s 30th anniversary.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Summer sleepwear needs to be lightweight and breathable, and this linen pajama set checks all the boxes.

— Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Definition of sleepwear

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Civilians soon noticed that the pleated, higher-rise style was a natural fit with tailoring, and it was adopted by the Riviera set in peacetime.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
The Updated Lady introduces a fresh take on suiting, with relaxed tailoring, sculptural shapes, and silhouettes that feel powerful without sacrificing ease.

— Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of tailoring

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