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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
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Trick-or-treaters and other participants don outfits, wigs and accessories to show off their disguises for the event.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
For small outfits, this requirement can feel like a near one-to-one ratio of local to foreign staff, since a two-person office must already include a local hire.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The $80 Puma Arizona Sneakers are the best way to snag the look for under $100, and the vintage profile will instantly upgrade your outfits with minimal effort.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The partnership will see Adidas and the future Audi F1 Team work together to create a full range of outfits for drivers, mechanics and the wider team.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Maine native has a history of using her outfits to send cryptic messages.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The discussion also referred to a change of outfits.
—Michael Ruiz , Peter D'abrosca , Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , David Spunt , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Want to catch up on the 2025 VMAs, from the nakedest outfits to the most memorable performances?
—Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
That video was the first of what has since expanded into an all-encompassing price breakdown content page, where Wilson tallies up pieces from everything from Bama Rush outfits to back-to-school hauls.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Prep outfits the night before, or even for the entire week ahead if time allows.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Review outfits before bed, not in the morning.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
International outfits such as Bad Nerves, Dead Poet Society and Wargasm join the lineup for their debut shows in the country, while local acts such as Civic, Inertia, Windwaker and Yours Truly also make up the lower end of the bill.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
While planning our outfits for our fickle Southern weather might be a challenge at times, there’s one accessory that is always needed during the season.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Trick-or-treaters and other participants don outfits, wigs and accessories to show off their disguises for the event.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
For small outfits, this requirement can feel like a near one-to-one ratio of local to foreign staff, since a two-person office must already include a local hire.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The $80 Puma Arizona Sneakers are the best way to snag the look for under $100, and the vintage profile will instantly upgrade your outfits with minimal effort.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The partnership will see Adidas and the future Audi F1 Team work together to create a full range of outfits for drivers, mechanics and the wider team.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Maine native has a history of using her outfits to send cryptic messages.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The discussion also referred to a change of outfits.
—Michael Ruiz , Peter D'abrosca , Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , David Spunt , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Want to catch up on the 2025 VMAs, from the nakedest outfits to the most memorable performances?
—Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
That video was the first of what has since expanded into an all-encompassing price breakdown content page, where Wilson tallies up pieces from everything from Bama Rush outfits to back-to-school hauls.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Prep outfits the night before, or even for the entire week ahead if time allows.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Review outfits before bed, not in the morning.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
International outfits such as Bad Nerves, Dead Poet Society and Wargasm join the lineup for their debut shows in the country, while local acts such as Civic, Inertia, Windwaker and Yours Truly also make up the lower end of the bill.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfits
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The show, known for its Emmy Award winning costumes, was quick to help conceal Coon’s pregnancy without stooping to TV gimmicks.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The ten day adult party is a true Key West creative explosion, featuring a marathon of parties, parades, handmade costumes, headdresses, street fair food, and tropical island energy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And just like historical colonialism, this influence flows primarily in one direction – from powerful tech companies to the rest of us.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Florida Republican also called for social media companies to take down the videos capturing the moments he was shot.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fourth-and-8 isn’t really a great spot to risk a turnover on downs, but with kickoff touchbacks placing teams at the 35-yard line, a turnover at the 39-yard line isn’t particularly damning by comparison.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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TeamSmile is a nonprofit organization that brings oral health professionals together with professional sports teams to help deliver oral health procedures to underserved children.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Parker supplies a ready solution that nicely dovetails with Kennedy’s hostility toward vaccines, and pharmaceutical interventions against disease in general.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just like an app store provides apps for your phone, npm supplies small pieces of code that developers use to build websites, mobile apps, and cloud platforms.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That kind of philanthropy is unusual in an age when many billionaires flaunt their wealth with mega-yachts and Wall Street firms work to extract profits from their investments.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Technology firms — and artificial intelligence companies such as Broadcom and Nvidia, in particular — led the rise.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In desperate need of shelf-stable foods to feed his armies, Napoléon Bonaparte offered a reward of 12,000 francs to anyone who could invent a new method of food preservation.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bluesky, part of the decentralized internet, is slower paced and caters to niche interests, rewarding internecine fights over minutiae, whereas X is deliberately chaotic, encouraging the gathering of follower-armies and ideological insult-comedy for an audience that may be largely made up of bots.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This exposure not only equips future talent with real-world AI experience, but also ensures companies benefit from a workforce already trained in their technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Her oldest, Judah, has sensory preferences and only dresses in soft, comfortable fabrics.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Outfits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfits. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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