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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
And Kate Middleton’s outfit during a surprise visit to Northern Ireland includes all of those elements and more. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025 The announcement strengthens FilmSharks’ position as one of Ibero-America’s leading indie movie outfits. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
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With most measuring 210–290 square feet, the nine standard rooms aren’t large, but they’re smartly outfitted with midcentury-modern furnishings and colorful wool blankets. Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025 The best puffer jackets for women won’t just keep you warm—they’ll also take all your cold-weather outfits up a few notches. Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outfit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
Noun
  • Although the Peacock adaptation didn't show a full shot of Gacy in his clown costume, the series included scenes of him talking about his passion for dressing up as a clown and publicly performing as one.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Fisher’s dad says the 13-year-old actor has grown four inches since she was cast; the costume department has already refitted her dress three times.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ingraham was additionally designated as the future chair of the company's compensation committee, which could give her a key role in determining the compensation of officers and directors.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Moog’s lightweight turret, with its focus on mobility, commonality, and rapid adaptability, positions the company as a key contributor to that evolving vision for next-generation air defense.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This month, the team began landing equipment to start building the 3-mile road from the coast to the first well.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Williams, a third-team All-NBA and second-team All-Defensive selection last season, tore the scapholunate ligament in his wrist on April 9 but put off surgery until after the Thunder’s historic run.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • For American farmers waiting on harvesting equipment, that means delays, shortages and higher costs down the line.
    Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Most of the stores surrounding this block are hybrids, selling biking equipment and coffee.
    Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Drivers were defined by their uniforms — team colors, logos and sponsors.
    Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In some cases, specific designs from fashion brands have been co-opted by political groups as their uniforms.
    Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Increment 4 program, which aims to equip smaller, faster vehicles with scalable turrets capable of tackling a range of threats.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The airline already started equipping its regional jets with faster internet equipment, and the overhaul of its mainline fleet continues.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Unlike her black Gucci dress, this Daddio star decided not to wear visible undergarments underneath.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The covers of her upcoming albums depict Pausini as a warrior in silver clothing on the Italian album, and in a light, veiled dress on the Spanish version.
    Natalia Cano, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • Earlier in the day, Kardashian was spotted attending the All's Fair premiere in Paris wearing a baby blue vintage Dior by John Galliano gown from the house's Spring/Summer 2000 collection.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Seriously, the answers are like, not all that far from her house.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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