as in clothes
covering for the human body
inmates wearing regulation prison toggery
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Recent Examples of toggery
In the post-housebound era, if casual toggery becomes the norm for work, will underwire bras go the way of ties, suits and vertiginous heels?
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Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2022
Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggery
Noun
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Down the street are a gift store, a clothing boutique, an appliance store and a couple of restaurants.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s name recognition, longstanding tradition of quality craftsmanship, and the durability expected of its clothing transitions seamlessly into its dog coat.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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To add a wintertime edge to her sporty attire, Biles paid tribute to her husband.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Indigenous dancers typically wear regalia, cultural attire reflecting their tribe's cultural heritage and their personal style.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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In it, the woman is wearing the then-modern attire of Viennese society, donning a white-and-blue dress and robe; the background, meanwhile, is full of East Asian motifs, representing Klimt’s fondness of Chinese and Japanese artifacts.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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The latest restock is full of pieces ideal for both casual plans and upcoming holiday parties, including sweater dresses, knit blazers, full-zip hoodies, and comfy pants starting at just $15.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Inside the center – home to the Fila Museum and its extensive historical archives (including footwear, apparel, and documents) – the layout offers an immersive and engaging experience.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the country music lover who can’t wait to get back to Nashville, Imogene & Willie’s apparel lineup is a no-brainer.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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In terms of date nights, Lovers’ Dew is charged and intimate, yet remains clean and congenial enough for workplace wear.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Delta has increased the number of employees who will wear-test the uniforms by 50 percent, as well as the length of time for wear-testing the uniforms by 50 percent.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Toggery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggery. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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