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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits do you want to buy a new outfit for the Halloween party?

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the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group the highway patrol outfit includes jackboots and a high-crowned hat

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verb

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How does the verb outfit contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of outfit are accoutre, appoint, equip, and furnish. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.

outfitted the family for a ski trip

When would accoutre be a good substitute for outfit?

In some situations, the words accoutre and outfit are roughly equivalent. However, accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

When is appoint a more appropriate choice than outfit?

Although the words appoint and outfit have much in common, appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When could equip be used to replace outfit?

The words equip and outfit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

When might furnish be a better fit than outfit?

The synonyms furnish and outfit are sometimes interchangeable, but furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outfit
Noun
Riiqiichy Scarf For dressier dinners, my grandmother says a wrap is an easy, packable piece that will elevate any outfit while keeping you warm. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 Some of these outfits came festooned with airy feathers. Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Heading upstairs, the elegant primary suite is outfitted with two walk-in closets, a large en suite with a soaking tub, and windows with views of the idyllic grounds. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025 Linen pants pair shockingly well with knit sweaters, giving outfits an effortless appearance that’s perfect for early fall. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outfit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
Noun
  • Visit Party City's website to browse balloons, decor, costumes, and more, then choose on-demand delivery via DoorDash.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Carpenter, who started out in what appeared to be a silver, sparkly, fringe dress before a quick costume change, delivered an energetic performance that also contained a message.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The logo of German car maker Mercedes-Benz is seen as a person stands in front of the company’s booth before the opening of the International Motor Show IAA on September 7, 2025, in Munich, southern Germany.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Metra trains serve six counties in the Chicago area, according to the company's website.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • David Long has also played for a bunch of teams and was in Los Angeles when Evero was with the Rams, though, as stated before, his former proteges haven’t necessarily led to consistently strong results in Carolina.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The team then vetted objects beyond Earth.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The capital costs of capture equipment, plus the energy demands for capture and conversion processes, create a tough business case without subsidies or premium product markets.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, newer synthetic drugs such as spice or bath salts may not be detected at all without specialized equipment.
    Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Young players are constantly in uniform or team gear in both high school and college, Brooks said.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Lemaître’s 1927 work was also dismissed by Einstein, and even after Hubble’s work in 1929, the idea that the Universe was smaller, denser, and more uniform in the past remained only a fringe idea.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The 49ers were well equipped in the waning moments.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • All three yachts have won awards, charter well, and are equipped with cutting-edge technology as well as exceptional entertainment features.
    Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Maple and Francesca each opted for dresses, with the former donning a semi-sheer black number and the latter choosing a silky brown slip dress matching her father's color palette.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Another look worn by the YouTuber includes a unique jersey polo mini dress priced at $139 paired with the Good Ease leopard jeans, which retail for $188.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The couple still live in separate houses but eat dinner together most nights.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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