as in clothing
covering for the human body
the prince exchanged his silken raiment for the pauper's humble homespun
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Recent Examples of raiment
Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment?
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
What spirit are you, that walks this castle in such strange raiment?
—Jay Martel, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
Thousands of miles to the south, Inca rulers controlled as many as 37 million people, enriched by such abundance that the nobility clothed themselves in gilded raiments and decorated their homes with gold and silver ornaments.
—Tom Gjelten, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2019
Two of the giants on display, topped with gold crowns and clad in flowing red and deep green raiment, are region-specific.
—Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, 3 July 2018
The cabin at 11720 W. Howard Ave. was long ago enveloped in 20th century raiment.
—Jane Ford-Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2017
The Young Pope, a traditionalist who, like Benedict XVI, clearly thinks the rich history of the church is reflected in its ornate raiment, really does it up in Episode 5.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2017
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
What spirit are you, that walks this castle in such strange raiment?
—Jay Martel, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
Thousands of miles to the south, Inca rulers controlled as many as 37 million people, enriched by such abundance that the nobility clothed themselves in gilded raiments and decorated their homes with gold and silver ornaments.
—Tom Gjelten, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2019
Two of the giants on display, topped with gold crowns and clad in flowing red and deep green raiment, are region-specific.
—Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, 3 July 2018
The cabin at 11720 W. Howard Ave. was long ago enveloped in 20th century raiment.
—Jane Ford-Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2017
The Young Pope, a traditionalist who, like Benedict XVI, clearly thinks the rich history of the church is reflected in its ornate raiment, really does it up in Episode 5.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raiment
Noun
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When co-anchor Colin Jost pointed out that, per the book's lore, the clothing items mean Dobby is now free, the house elf jumped for joy — while Yang desperately clung to the fabric at his shoulders to keep it from sliding entirely off.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Investigators recovered more bones, clothing and personal effects, but other than determining the remains belonged to a woman who was at least middle-aged, could not identify her, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The veteran safety, one of only two first-string defensive backs to start and finish the game Sunday, sat alone in his locker still draped in nearly all his game attire, minus the jersey and shoulder pads.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the plaid shirts of the ‘90s, this season’s fashion week runways have elevated tartan to blazers, skirts, cocktail attire, and evening wear.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Evening separates — ballgowns, cashmere sweaters, taffeta skirts and tops — as well as dresses are familiar territory for Stolman.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Madonna appeared at the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week in a sheer black lace midi dress and cropped black leather jacket.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Known as the Log Cabin Craft Village, the structures each host one or two small shops selling watercolors, pottery, handmade soaps, bohemian-style apparel, and more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from the data company Launchmetrics, more than 40% of global consumers purchased apparel and accessories at least three times via social media in 2024.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Raiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raiment. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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