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 play is about history and war and catastrophe and love, domestic and otherwise, in its glittering raiments.
—Cynthia Zarin, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2017
The group, now with a wealthy and aristocratic membership of elite Catholics who parade in ornate raiment, has more recently specialized in aiding refugees and the poor in more than 100 countries.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Jan. 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 play is about history and war and catastrophe and love, domestic and otherwise, in its glittering raiments.
—Cynthia Zarin, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2017
The group, now with a wealthy and aristocratic membership of elite Catholics who parade in ornate raiment, has more recently specialized in aiding refugees and the poor in more than 100 countries.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Jan. 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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Fast fashion refers to the rapid production and distribution of inexpensive, trendy clothing.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Allergens can enter your home on shoes, clothing, pet fur, and even your own hair, according to Marilee Nelson, an environmental and toxin expert and the cofounder of Branch Basics.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, presidential paintings, from Washington to Obama, displayed in the White House, traditionally portray their subjects in business attire and formal poses.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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From onstage wardrobes to around-the-grounds party attire and more, this year’s Coachella brought drama, theatricality, sheer looks and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maxi dresses have become my best friend, and my closet is filled with soft, flowy dresses that keep me cool and looking stylish whether I’m headed out for dinner or spending a day at the beach.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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Wearing look 14, Lipa donned a black body-conscious maxi dress rendered in a sheer, textured fabric.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Americans have enjoyed a cornucopia of affordable merchandise from apparel to hardware which, fueled by pandemic stimulus payments and unleashed the phenomenon known as revenge spending.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Fast fashion and apparel — basics, tees, leggings, socks, and some kids' clothing — would follow.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Raiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raiment. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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