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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
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Best Clothing Deals Airport outfits just got a glow-up.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Kim maintained a high profile as first lady, often wearing stylish outfits on overseas presidential trips that won her both praise and criticism back home.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
In other words, Johnson is comfortable wearing strange outfits.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
These outfits were inspired by the opening credit scene and featured their magical weapons.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 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
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
Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Jane Fonda’s courtside look proves that the best outfits are built on pieces that do the work for you.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Best Clothing Deals Airport outfits just got a glow-up.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Kim maintained a high profile as first lady, often wearing stylish outfits on overseas presidential trips that won her both praise and criticism back home.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
In other words, Johnson is comfortable wearing strange outfits.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
These outfits were inspired by the opening credit scene and featured their magical weapons.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 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
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
Verb
According to the brand, Valentine’s Day consistently drives strong engagement across dresses, statement tops and special occasion wear, as customers plan outfits to match a range of celebrations, including date nights, galentine’s gatherings and daytime brunches.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfits
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The skater, who partners with Anthony Ponomarenko, hopped her flight to Italy without her costumes due to a mix-up with shipping, causing much stress and anxiety for her and McKinnon approximately one week out from the start of the Winter Games.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Should stylists raid the closets of every season’s costumes of Downton Abbey?—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spokespersons for Musk's companies, Tesla and X, didn't immediately respond to emails seeking comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sean is president of one of the biggest independent media companies in Canada.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The previous Super Bowl between those two teams is regarded as one of the best ever.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Even the championship teams didn’t win in Omaha, but last year the Huskies broke through in large part due to a 38-point effort from Liam McNeeley.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lincoln Avenue lost 58% of its customers and revenue after the fire, and now supplies water to about 2,400 customers, said John Clairday, the company’s board president.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Safe drinking water completely dried up in the town after the fire jumped containment lines and damaged the treatment plant that supplies Gellibrand’s potable water.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most major tech firms hated the bill, catching the Governor between California’s two most prominent industries.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Unlike a typical lotion, this product not only moisturizes the skin, but also firms, smooths, and brightens it as well.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Small armies of volunteers began making food deliveries to immigrants afraid to leave their homes.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Republicans now hope to build on that law with even greater appropriations this year, providing ICE with more funding than most foreign militaries, including the armies of Iran, Turkey, Canada and Mexico.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 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
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According to the brand, Valentine’s Day consistently drives strong engagement across dresses, statement tops and special occasion wear, as customers plan outfits to match a range of celebrations, including date nights, galentine’s gatherings and daytime brunches.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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This one has a relaxed fit that layers easily over dresses and tops.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outfits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfits. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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