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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
Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The camera then cuts to the Foo Fighters, dressed in nice, clean, crisp white outfits, performing to an ecstatic crowd similarly dressed in nice, clean, crisp white outfits.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
There will be no change to the company’s work with those outfits, ViewLift CEO Rick Allen said, with ViewLift continuing to operate under DAZN ownership.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
There will be prizes for the most creative Derby hats and outfits.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Camilla and Melania sat together in white outfits, watching their husbands.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
In some posts, people are even dressed like Jackson, decked out in sparkly outfits, hats and sunglasses.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Santa Fe Dry Goods is about having extremely good taste, providing a place where a mix of generations wearing natural-fiber outfits can shop.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
A Little Derby Drama These outfits are all about being wearable, but with bold patterns—including polka dots—that are synonymous with the Derby.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
And people start thinking these outfits out months in advance.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The cheer champ was spotted watching in the stands and sporting glam (and often pointed) outfits on the sidelines as the Tar Heels played through a rocky season.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
However, their location and outfits need to be changed as the deer become accustomed to them and eventually walk right by them into the garden.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
What might be a fairly routine affair — some performers change outfits nearly every song — is in Lowery’s latest taken to beguiling extremes when the pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) turns up wet and forlorn at the studio of her former fashion designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel).
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The images show women whose likenesses were edited by the AI chatbot to put them in more revealing clothing, such as towels, sports bras, skintight Spider-Woman outfits or bunny costumes.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Chicago area closets have outfits for all kinds of weather — swimsuits and T-shirts for hot days, and heavy coats and scarves for chilly ones.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Skiers have been spotted hitting the slopes in swimsuits and shirtless outfits as record heat melts snow across the region.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Even relaxed outfits feel considered, with attention to fit and proportion.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The camera then cuts to the Foo Fighters, dressed in nice, clean, crisp white outfits, performing to an ecstatic crowd similarly dressed in nice, clean, crisp white outfits.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
There will be no change to the company’s work with those outfits, ViewLift CEO Rick Allen said, with ViewLift continuing to operate under DAZN ownership.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
There will be prizes for the most creative Derby hats and outfits.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Camilla and Melania sat together in white outfits, watching their husbands.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
In some posts, people are even dressed like Jackson, decked out in sparkly outfits, hats and sunglasses.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Santa Fe Dry Goods is about having extremely good taste, providing a place where a mix of generations wearing natural-fiber outfits can shop.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
A Little Derby Drama These outfits are all about being wearable, but with bold patterns—including polka dots—that are synonymous with the Derby.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Some covered their colorful, sparkly outfits with warm coats, and most people made a bee-line after the auction for the afterparty held inside the museum instead of lingering around.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
And people start thinking these outfits out months in advance.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The cheer champ was spotted watching in the stands and sporting glam (and often pointed) outfits on the sidelines as the Tar Heels played through a rocky season.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
However, their location and outfits need to be changed as the deer become accustomed to them and eventually walk right by them into the garden.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
What might be a fairly routine affair — some performers change outfits nearly every song — is in Lowery’s latest taken to beguiling extremes when the pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) turns up wet and forlorn at the studio of her former fashion designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel).
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The images show women whose likenesses were edited by the AI chatbot to put them in more revealing clothing, such as towels, sports bras, skintight Spider-Woman outfits or bunny costumes.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Chicago area closets have outfits for all kinds of weather — swimsuits and T-shirts for hot days, and heavy coats and scarves for chilly ones.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Skiers have been spotted hitting the slopes in swimsuits and shirtless outfits as record heat melts snow across the region.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfits
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Two years later, the midnight-movie adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show transformed it into a cultural phenomenon, fueled by raucous responses, scant costumes and a sense of communal anarchy.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Anti-Trump and anti-Paramount protesters held signs and wore costumes outside the event on Thursday evening.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Datadog and Block are among the companies reporting their latest quarterly results next week that can count on earnings momentum as a catalyst.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The companies that have settled suits with state and local governments and other groups include drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and at least one consulting firm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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During their time together, Snead and McVay built teams that have played in two Super Bowls, winning one, and made eight playoff appearances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Name the three teams without mascots.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Two double balance wheels inclined at 30 degrees dominate the lower half, with the upper half featuring a subdial for the running seconds, a four-minute indicator for the differential that supplies power to the two balances, and a linear power display.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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The audience supplies 100% of the subjects for both the show and the between-scene, old-style radio ads.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Both firms are keen to acquire the assets given the rarity of gaining exposure to more than 40 ports in a single deal, the people said.—
Shirley Zhao,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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There was also no evidence that these firms or any of their lawyers are connected to the González Silvera case.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin’s armies seized Chornobyl in the opening throes of their invasion of Ukraine.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Only a professional military can repel one of the world’s most powerful armies.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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The regime funds and equips Hamas and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by blooms outside, floral dresses are an uplifting way to look polished while staying comfortable.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Designed for warm-weather ease, linen dresses like this elegant frock from Quince offer a polished look that doesn’t require overthinking your outfit.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outfits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfits. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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