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as in costumes
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 companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens
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as in teams
a group of people working together on a task
the whole outfit quit early for lunch
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as in supplies
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 outfits
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Zamiri teases, knowing full well that Chalamet’s latest stunts — including shouting from the top of the Sphere in Las Vegas and coordinating ping-pong orange outfits with his mother and girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, on the red carpet — have been seen by everyone.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Kate Middleton’s curling-day look is a reminder that the best winter outfits don’t always have to rely on trends — but rather, smart staples.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
As a piano man tinkers in the corner, tables of Europeans switching effortlessly between languages and wearing outfits that seem intentionally packed for cocktail hour sip martinis and nibble olives.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
As private markets explode and AI makes automation increasingly possible, Ilicheva saw an opportunity to build the next generation of fund administration software for everyone from venture capital outfits to PE giants like Apollo.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
The appeal is how these pieces slot into real outfits.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Performers aren't in over-the-top, flashy outfits perpetuated in Hollywood movies, but honor traditional hula attire.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Not the flashiest little outfits or the newest, most expensive toys, but things that are truly unique and special—a vintage coloring book, maybe, or a one-of-a-kind shirt.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The Disney Channel alum rewore some of her most iconic Sharpay Evans outfits two decades later.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Detailed with clean, silver-toned hardware and a minimalist nude calf leather, this neutral effortlessly pairs with any of your travel outfits year-round.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
An Ohio couple is dressing their baby daughter, Dianna, in iconic Princess Diana outfits for monthly photoshoots.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2026
The wide-leg style has a relaxed fit, giving your work outfits a little movement.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Facing a schedule filled with hurried days, countless steps, and occasions that require outfits equal parts practical and chic?
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
The flip-flop has been very much embraced in the celebrity world, serving as an easygoing accent to outfits like Hailey Bieber’s blue jeans, white T-shirt and black leather jacket combo or Zoë Kravitz’s vintage denim suit.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Batman and Robin outfits donned by West and Ward on their 1966-68 ABC series together sold for $575,000, while one worn by Cesar Romero as the Joker went for $212,000.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
One reviewer who took it on a European trip raved about fitting multiple outfits, toiletries, books, a laptop, and more—all in one bag.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Zamiri teases, knowing full well that Chalamet’s latest stunts — including shouting from the top of the Sphere in Las Vegas and coordinating ping-pong orange outfits with his mother and girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, on the red carpet — have been seen by everyone.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Kate Middleton’s curling-day look is a reminder that the best winter outfits don’t always have to rely on trends — but rather, smart staples.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
As a piano man tinkers in the corner, tables of Europeans switching effortlessly between languages and wearing outfits that seem intentionally packed for cocktail hour sip martinis and nibble olives.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
As private markets explode and AI makes automation increasingly possible, Ilicheva saw an opportunity to build the next generation of fund administration software for everyone from venture capital outfits to PE giants like Apollo.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
The appeal is how these pieces slot into real outfits.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Performers aren't in over-the-top, flashy outfits perpetuated in Hollywood movies, but honor traditional hula attire.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Not the flashiest little outfits or the newest, most expensive toys, but things that are truly unique and special—a vintage coloring book, maybe, or a one-of-a-kind shirt.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
In Les habitants, Depardon outfits a camper-trailer with mics and cameras and hits the French highways, parking in various locations around the country and inviting a range of people—teenagers and the elderly, single people and couples, parents and children—inside simply to talk.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The Disney Channel alum rewore some of her most iconic Sharpay Evans outfits two decades later.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Detailed with clean, silver-toned hardware and a minimalist nude calf leather, this neutral effortlessly pairs with any of your travel outfits year-round.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
An Ohio couple is dressing their baby daughter, Dianna, in iconic Princess Diana outfits for monthly photoshoots.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2026
The wide-leg style has a relaxed fit, giving your work outfits a little movement.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Facing a schedule filled with hurried days, countless steps, and occasions that require outfits equal parts practical and chic?
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
The flip-flop has been very much embraced in the celebrity world, serving as an easygoing accent to outfits like Hailey Bieber’s blue jeans, white T-shirt and black leather jacket combo or Zoë Kravitz’s vintage denim suit.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Batman and Robin outfits donned by West and Ward on their 1966-68 ABC series together sold for $575,000, while one worn by Cesar Romero as the Joker went for $212,000.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfits
Noun
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But because that happened, it was somewhat limited in scope with not very many songs, emotes or edit styles, given how many costumes the group wears in the film.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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All together, this combination of costumes and period dance — with waltz music by Johann Strauss I — created a vision of a long-ago time in Europe or America, when balls and village dances provided a key way for people to socialize.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many companies were doing pilot projects with AI that didn't go into full production last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Big tech companies are the big boys in DC these days; their lobbying has grown significantly.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Managing subscription bundles across dozens of countries — each with different telecom partners, regulatory requirements, and pricing structures — used to require dedicated operations teams for each region.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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She, like a lot of parents and students, is upset by a district announcement that the coaches and assistants on every one of the school's sports teams will be terminated at the end of their seasons.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In that gap, whoever supplies the simplest stable meaning wins the first round.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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That's because this DuPont spinoff supplies the materials used in high-performance semiconductor and cellphone technologies.—
Paulina Likos,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Critics say appetite from firms like Pretium, Blackstone, and others has driven up prices and pushed homebuilders to build to Wall Street specs, rather than increasing the number of disappearing starter homes.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report, employers estimate that 39% of core skills — such as problem-solving and communication — will be disrupted by 2030, with 40% of firms planning to reduce their workforce specifically due to AI automation.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Gandalf did not lead the armies of men.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
19 Jan. 2026
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Instead of kings and queens cunningly maneuvering their armies against their enemies, there’s only an ox of a man and a bald little boy, neither of whom exhibits a clearly superior intellect.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mentorship doesn’t just aim to solve today’s challenges but equips mentees for the future.—
Maggie Dante,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The watch is powered by the Lady Solotempo Automatic BVS100, which also equips the Serpenti Tubogas and Serpenti Seduttori.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Madeleine, 35, a fashion designer, had designed princess dresses for Emilia and her other nieces and Spencer beamed at her creation.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Most of the other kids wore starched Gunne Sax dresses and pressed khaki pants, but Agatha Krishna donned white from head to toe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Outfits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfits. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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