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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
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Major outfits like Warner Records felt too big, but when representatives from Big Loud Texas showed up to a bar show in College Station, the group found its match.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
Cop these shoes in chestnut, sand, chocolate, or black to complete all your fall and winter outfits.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Photos shared by the brand Seventy One Gin — which was serving up golden martinis throughout the evening — showed the mom-of-four rocking two daring outfits for the occasion.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
During the most recent fashion week, suede boot outfits covered every aesthetic from romantic boho looks to power suit dressing.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
Her work is all over Pinterest for her creative approach to styling and color-blocking, as well as a distinct understanding of how to play with shape and dimension in her outfits.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Taking place at the City Center Bishop Ranch, the event invites both pets and their owners to don outfits and strut their stuff for the amusement of the general public.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
And Wollam believes their outfits of choice may become an even more standout symbol of the anti-Trump effort going forward.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Kardashian sported facial hair, curly black hair, and an electric blue jacket and leggings, while her daughter donned a salmon pink cardigan and black leggings — outfits that the brothers wore in videos posted over the summer.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Both outfits work with sensible yet stylish chunky pumps like this Amazon pair that nearly 28,000 shoppers rave about for comfort and style.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
These outfits all make sense when the ladies end the night in one of the windows of the red-light district.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 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
Every color of the rainbow made an appearance at Chappell Roan’s first Kansas City concert on Friday, with glitter and themed outfits drawing inspiration from Roan’s discography and performances.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
Our readers, who usually got to us via AOL, discovered outfits like E-Trade and started buying anything that even sounded like a dot-com stock.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Best Clothing Deals The secret to keeping my outfits stylish without breaking the bank is shopping Amazon’s outlet sales.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Major outfits like Warner Records felt too big, but when representatives from Big Loud Texas showed up to a bar show in College Station, the group found its match.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
Cop these shoes in chestnut, sand, chocolate, or black to complete all your fall and winter outfits.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Photos shared by the brand Seventy One Gin — which was serving up golden martinis throughout the evening — showed the mom-of-four rocking two daring outfits for the occasion.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
During the most recent fashion week, suede boot outfits covered every aesthetic from romantic boho looks to power suit dressing.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
Her work is all over Pinterest for her creative approach to styling and color-blocking, as well as a distinct understanding of how to play with shape and dimension in her outfits.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Taking place at the City Center Bishop Ranch, the event invites both pets and their owners to don outfits and strut their stuff for the amusement of the general public.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
And Wollam believes their outfits of choice may become an even more standout symbol of the anti-Trump effort going forward.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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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
Kardashian sported facial hair, curly black hair, and an electric blue jacket and leggings, while her daughter donned a salmon pink cardigan and black leggings — outfits that the brothers wore in videos posted over the summer.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Both outfits work with sensible yet stylish chunky pumps like this Amazon pair that nearly 28,000 shoppers rave about for comfort and style.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
These outfits all make sense when the ladies end the night in one of the windows of the red-light district.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 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
Every color of the rainbow made an appearance at Chappell Roan’s first Kansas City concert on Friday, with glitter and themed outfits drawing inspiration from Roan’s discography and performances.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
Our readers, who usually got to us via AOL, discovered outfits like E-Trade and started buying anything that even sounded like a dot-com stock.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfits
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Kids and adults can have a fun time dressing up and making costumes from scratch.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Supporters say the inflatable costumes draw attention without violence.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The two companies remain in talks, although neither company indicated when customers can expect programming to resume.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The companies that figure out how to orchestrate these cybernetic teams—where AI truly functions as a teammate rather than just a tool—will have a significant competitive advantage in the innovation economy.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Though Giolito had a bounce-back year after missing the entirety of the 2024 season, an elbow issue forced him to miss the playoffs and could make teams hesitate in free agency.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even the bad teams still want to keep their quarterback upright and have a chance to run a functional offense.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The monkeys were housed at the Tulane National Primate Research Center in New Orleans, which supplies primates to scientific research organizations.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Sacramento Food Bank supplies about 200 hunger relief partners across the county.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The meeting was widely attended by investment firms, hedge funds, and others interested in future business in Venezuela, said Rafael de la Cruz, the director of the US office of Machado and Edmundo González Urritia, who is recognized by the US as the winner of the last Venezuelan election.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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As the industry’s demographics evolve, firms like RISE Capital prove that a fresh perspective, paired with commitment, is not just an advantage but essential to success.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Players could control a huge cast of classic characters from the franchise in a toybox mash-up of different eras, wiping out armies of bad guys at a clip.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the center is Jinu, the brooding lead with a mysterious hold on both the protagonist Rumi and armies of fans.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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William and Kate met with Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Aidan Jennings, and learned how the college equips trainees with the necessary skills.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Williams’ background in urban planning and ecology also equips her to help clients restore the landscapes around their buildings, turning projects into regenerative spaces rather than scars on the land.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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This popular necklace style is the pinnacle of any jewelry collection and a versatile and timeless design that pairs well with anything from the ultra-casual athleisure looks to formal dresses and pantsuits.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bodysuits, oversize blazers worn as dresses, and sheer fabrics that reveal the lingerie underneath are all common sights.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Outfits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfits. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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