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Recent Examples of ready-to-wear
Sarah Mower, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
For his first ready-to-wear collection the mononymic designer HARRI, known for his circus-like inflatable pieces, stuck with his signature fabric of latex.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Gucci also launched a digital lookbook for his spring 2026 ready-to-wear line, called La Famiglia.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
This season, the house pays tribute to that legacy with its Eyes in the Sky ready-to-wear collection.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
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As for the rest of us, tomorrow’s the Balenciaga ready-to-wear event to watch.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
For his first ready-to-wear collection the mononymic designer HARRI, known for his circus-like inflatable pieces, stuck with his signature fabric of latex.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Gucci also launched a digital lookbook for his spring 2026 ready-to-wear line, called La Famiglia.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
This season, the house pays tribute to that legacy with its Eyes in the Sky ready-to-wear collection.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-to-wear
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The result is clothing that complements the body while introducing subtle dimension, standing apart from traditional or off-the-rack suiting.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In addition to custom garments, Romualdo carries a wide range of off-the-rack menswear items, including jeans and T-shirts.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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For me, this house is, of course, based on the idea of couture.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Tailoring and construction are telltale indicators of quality, but not everyone can shell out for a custom couture ensemble.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Why spend hours straightening and perfecting when this wig comes ready-made for that polished, effortless vibe?—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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Jimmy Fallon $16 million With a show ready-made for social media, Fallon’s The Tonight Show dominates late-night competitors in the digital space—but remains third in the ratings.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Queen Latifah sharpened her tailoring with beige slingbacks in New York last month.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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The tailoring of this Elliatt Maris maxi dress is reminiscent of a classic Italian film star—a la Sofia Loren—but with a modern twist.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The latest cuts are the third wave of reductions in administrative and other non-store jobs in 2025, following Kroger's back-to-back cuts in February and March.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The store cuts come months after Kroger announced two rounds of layoffs of an unspecified number of non-store workers this spring.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 June 2025
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The sportswear and sneaker maker's quarterly results beat expectations Tuesday after the bell, sending shares up 4%.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The fall 2025 collection reflects that vision, offering a reimagined take on American sportswear and prep that is at once elevated and wearable.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The team proved that even off-the-shelf instruments could collect environmental data while the rover tumbled roughly across the terrain.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The company revealed that the first prototype of the new StormBreaker was launched using a commercial off-the-shelf rocket motor.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Pumpkin seeds, from fresh pumpkin or store-bought, can be used to top salads or as a tasty snack.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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Pumpkin seeds last different amounts of time depending on whether they’re store-bought or fresh from a pumpkin.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Ready-to-wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-to-wear. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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