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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
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
Universal Thread Skyler Sneakers Add a pop of color or pattern to your travel outfits by snagging these Universal Thread sneakers.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The Inzcou lightweight running sneakers are breathable, slip-resistant, and perfect for everything from athletic wear to casual outfits with jeans and leggings.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The couple broke down their outfits with Kai rocking a combination of Maison Margiela and vintage fashion while Gigi donned an Oh Polly fit paired with a Dior bag.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
But dressing up can be a year-round affair, like when moms and dads are looking for party costumes or cultural outfits for their kids.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
In choosing the former economic security minister as its leader, the Liberal Democratic Party is essentially betting on a swing back to the right to attract the younger voters who have flocked to smaller populist outfits, including the arch-conservative Sanseito party.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
That translates into business at bars hosting release parties, customers buying new outfits for those parties and ticket sales at the movie theater.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Her style choices still resonate today, selling out accessories and outfits from La Ligne and Cesta Collective.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
With a slip dress The simplest way to give your favorite summer outfits a winter makeover?
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 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
Available in rich autumnal shades like olive and burgundy, the Kirundo cardigan has that rustic-chic appeal that ties outfits together effortlessly.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
After finding her niche in creating custom game day outfits for NFL fans — as well as the wives and girlfriends of athletes, including Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes — Kristin launched her own brand, Off Season, in January 2025.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 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
Noun
Nylons are a must with all but the most casual outfits.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
Universal Thread Skyler Sneakers Add a pop of color or pattern to your travel outfits by snagging these Universal Thread sneakers.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The Inzcou lightweight running sneakers are breathable, slip-resistant, and perfect for everything from athletic wear to casual outfits with jeans and leggings.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The couple broke down their outfits with Kai rocking a combination of Maison Margiela and vintage fashion while Gigi donned an Oh Polly fit paired with a Dior bag.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
But dressing up can be a year-round affair, like when moms and dads are looking for party costumes or cultural outfits for their kids.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
In choosing the former economic security minister as its leader, the Liberal Democratic Party is essentially betting on a swing back to the right to attract the younger voters who have flocked to smaller populist outfits, including the arch-conservative Sanseito party.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
That translates into business at bars hosting release parties, customers buying new outfits for those parties and ticket sales at the movie theater.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Her style choices still resonate today, selling out accessories and outfits from La Ligne and Cesta Collective.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
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And from Wednesday, the two-time Olympic champion and 400m hurdle world record holder will be the face of the technologically advanced running set, which outfits her feet and her wrist.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
With a slip dress The simplest way to give your favorite summer outfits a winter makeover?
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 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
Available in rich autumnal shades like olive and burgundy, the Kirundo cardigan has that rustic-chic appeal that ties outfits together effortlessly.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
After finding her niche in creating custom game day outfits for NFL fans — as well as the wives and girlfriends of athletes, including Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes — Kristin launched her own brand, Off Season, in January 2025.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfits
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The audience also got a look at a featurette on the making of Season 3’s costumes.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Season 4 clip, and a behind the scenes featurette about the costumes of Season 3, can also be seen below.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trade patterns and alliances may shift but great companies understand the importance of rotating across geographies to develop talent for leadership roles.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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With deadlines set, delayed and often re-announced with each press conference, companies can’t plan or invest.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to the zoo, Maka was diagnosed with chromosomal abnormalities at just 5 years old but managed to thrive with the help of wildlife health and care teams.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fallon and Saint John share what their different career paths have taught them about personal branding, working collaboratively, managing teams, and how to navigate the changing media landscape.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Oct. 2025
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Flock Safety also supplies the most surveillance cameras to continuously record details about vehicles driven across North Carolina, The News & Observer reported last year.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The oil depot is used for the transport of oil and oil products between rail tankers, sea vessels, and road transport and is the largest oil storage facility in Crimea, holding up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Typically firms have allocated 10% of share offerings to retail traders, although some of the most recent IPOs have allocated a fifth of the offering to retail investors.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The latest chapter follows a battle between two powerful technology firms, Emcom and Dillinger, who face off against the same artificial intelligence barrier.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And, while large-scale armies were attacking one another with a vast arsenal of technological advancements, De Stijl architects and theorists were observing great opportunities for a better world based on this massive scale and these new technologies.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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Michael captured in every second of performance; shots of massive audiences; countless pictures of Michael in hospitals with sick children, with armies of police and in moments of solitary reflection.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
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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My team’s research suggests that mindfulness equips people with the psychological skills required to successfully change behavior.—
Masha Remskar,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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Piggybacking on that was a line of similarly tropical dresses and knit sets, but jackets and coats are a different game, Marie explained.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Across her tour and recent headline performances, Carpenter has slipped into glitzy archival Bob Mackie gowns, Versace mini-dresses, and custom Dolce & Gabbana with a western twist.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Outfits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfits. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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