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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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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens
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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
for this class, you will need a professional camera outfit which includes at least one telephoto lens and one wide-angle lens
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as in uniform
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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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear
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Recent Examples of outfit
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
There’s no better feeling after a long day than falling into a well–made bed outfitted with crisp, clean sheets.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Camera Cinemas — the independent outfit led by Jack NyBlom, Jim Zuur and Dennis Skaggs — came in, renovated and added four auditoriums and reopened in July 2002 with a combo of first-run blockbusters and independent movies.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
There are just 10 suites at Gorilla Forest Lodge, all of which have been significantly expanded and boast a canopied bed along with a large bathroom outfitted with a deep soaking tub.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
There’s no better feeling after a long day than falling into a well–made bed outfitted with crisp, clean sheets.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
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The production features original music by Kemet Gobel, lighting and technical design by Zane Shrem-Besnoy, scenic design by Michael Woguls and costumes and pros by Danielle Bunch.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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This time, the focus is on the intensity of tango, the unique presence of the dancers, and the way in which costumes structure, support and sculpt.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The test represented a significant step forward in the development of this advanced missile system, according to the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Advanced chips The company’s high-performance computing division, which includes artificial intelligence and 5G applications, made up the majority of sales in the October-December quarter at 55%.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said his team found cases drag on for more than two years, and one lasted about seven years.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sports Equipment While the dishwasher isn't ideal for cleaning baseball caps, uniforms, or equipment heavily-coated with mud, a trip through a dishwasher cycle is ideal to remove bacteria and odors from mouth guards and hard plastic shin guards.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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The facility had dishes and equipment washed in an automatic dish machine without any sanitizer.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cozy sets might already be your winter travel uniform of choice—but do any of your favorites come with its own matching jacket?—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Faulk finished his first games in a Colts uniform with three rushing scores.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Few authors are better equipped to address these questions than the Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard, who made a name for himself by alchemizing his private life into approximately 3,500 pages of literary voyeurism and stamping it with the name of Hitler’s manifesto.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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At that event, Rhimes wore a black dress with mesh sleeves, posing arm-in-arm with her daughter, who opted for a black leather jacket and carried a black purse.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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This style of footwear is one the French practically live in, pairing them with tapered trousers and an oversized coat in the winter or with socks and a midi dress in spring.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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