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Definition of uniformnext
as in outfit
the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group the band uniform was brown with red and white stripes

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as in unchanging
not varying with flat-screen TVs, picture sharpness is uniform over the entire screen, even in the corners

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verb

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Recent Examples of uniform
Noun
The clothes may have changed, but the question of how women dress for work — and who gets to define that uniform — remains. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 My previous work with veterans was usually one-on-one, out of uniform. — Mabel Yiu, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
At that time, following encampments and rallies protesting the ongoing war in Gaza that swept campuses statewide, the Legislature required the UC and CSU systems to develop uniform protest policies. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Inspired by Cuba and its changing political and cultural landscape, Chalayan imagined severe uniform-like shells washing away to expose new possibilities. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uniform
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniform
Noun
  • Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Over the centuries that followed, groups of tailors, pewterers, furniture makers, and dyers formed and, after growing in power and influence, built livery halls—grand, palatial spaces layered in history.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Everything remains perfect and unchanging, but thanks to this constant attention.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The cultural issues reported in stories like these are no doubt real, but framing them as expressions of an enduring Southern Bible Belt seems to imagine religion as unchanging, timeless.
    — John Hayes, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Kate Moss showed off an ideal day-to-night outfit at the Tom Ford spring 2027 fashion show at Place Vendôme on Wednesday as part of Paris Fashion Week.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Highlights include the slate gray glen plaid suit Reubens wore in 2016’s Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, which comes with the white shirt, red bowtie, pocket square, and white loafers that complete the outfit.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • But then Mehmet is let go from his job teaching esoteric music practices to university students and the household’s sole steady source of income is gone.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Fort Lauderlale’s popular south side beach area, where volleyball nets, grills and the annual Tortuga Music Festival usher in a steady mix of locals and visitors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.
    — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • A-list guests such as Hailey and Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, Ali and Jalen Brunson, and Shannon and Josh Hart (all garbed in all-black ensembles) could be seen in Instagram posts and photos published by Page Six.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Alongside it is Footsi (1979), a video in which two fingers garbed in little shoes and socks move across the artist’s body.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • In addition, the satellites are set to unfold their antennas and solar arrays.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The new village structures, arrayed in an arc facing the water, feel comfortable and modern, and the architecture and design is heavily influenced by the islands.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Uniform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniform. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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