as in overcoats
a warm outdoor coat
threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
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Recent Examples of topcoats
Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Often layered under leather jackets, topcoats, or wool trenchcoats, the look nodded to Ivy League style while staying relaxed and youthful.
—Alejandro Badia, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Buyers could shop for anything under the sun, including tuxedos, topcoats, diamonds, silverware, costume jewelry, gloves, neckwear, umbrellas, gifts, and pens & pencils.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Often layered under leather jackets, topcoats, or wool trenchcoats, the look nodded to Ivy League style while staying relaxed and youthful.
—Alejandro Badia, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Buyers could shop for anything under the sun, including tuxedos, topcoats, diamonds, silverware, costume jewelry, gloves, neckwear, umbrellas, gifts, and pens & pencils.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topcoats
Noun
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True to the show’s menswear focus, many attendees leaned into wool plaid blazers and overcoats.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Jan. 2026
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The brand rolls out constant of-the-moment arrivals—slinky slip dresses, limited edition T-shirts, slouchy overcoats, fluffy ballet flats, and balaclavas among them.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Layering up with sweaters, jackets, socks, hats, gloves and blankets can also help.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Hats, gloves, thick jackets and layers of clothes should be worn while outdoors.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Topcoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topcoats. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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