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sportswear

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as in outerwear

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Recent Examples of sportswear German sportswear giant Adidas is benefiting from multiple structural growth drivers that should last well beyond the near-term boost offered by the ongoing FIFA World Cup , according to analysts at UBS. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Halty embraces the way Senda Athletics is punching above its weight as a sportswear brand in a tournament full of global brands and stars. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 There’s also the concern that Nike has fallen behind on innovation, with no new and exciting sportswear products to attract consumers, an issue compounded by the tariffs and high gas prices that have been squeezing consumer companies generally. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The sportswear maker was founded in the Bavarian town of Herzogenaurach in 1949, and produced its first soccer boot the following year. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sportswear

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Noun

Besides activewear, Beyond Yoga has a thriving outerwear business.

— Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
In contrast to the sporting attire around her in the stands and on the field, Madonna embraced her signature lingerie-as-outerwear uniform.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Definition of outerwear

Noun

Complete the set with more discounted loungewear in the same hue, including slim-straight pants or a barrel-leg version.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
On days when comfort is a priority but loungewear feels overly casual, opt for athletic suede sneakers that’ll ace any errand or activity.

— India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

Definition of loungewear

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Zendaya doubled down on the Greek mythology references in another standout Schiaparelli couture look.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026
From Madame Grès and Gianni Versace to today’s couture runways, designers have long looked to Grecian legacy — including draping, sculptural silhouettes, metallic finishes and goddess glamour — as the ultimate inspiration.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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Sydney Sweeney's latest photo dump includes an up-close and personal shot of her bikini top and casually brushing her teeth in her underwear.

— Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Skims was cofounded in 2019 by Kardashian and Jens Grede and has carved out a strong niche in women’s underwear, loungewear and shapewear.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of underwear

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Lim’s designs were known for their cool, easy and chic aesthetic, which combined effortless California casualness with sophisticated New York tailoring.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
No one likes the sloppy tailoring of Octavius’s open-back suit, but Law loves the jacket.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of tailoring

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Scroll through to find deals on seasonal sheets, sleepwear, and more, with discounts of up to 45% off.

— Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Brady and his lifestyle and fitness brand, TB12, advocated for the benefits of bioceramic powder in sleepwear as supposedly absorbing body heat and reducing inflammation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of sleepwear

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