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noun

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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uniform

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adjective

ˈyü-nə-ˌfȯrm How to pronounce uniform (audio)
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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uniform

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verb

as in to apparel

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Recent Examples of uniform
Noun
In Paris, double and, in some cases, triple denim ruled, acting as a versatile yet cool uniform for hitting the Parisian pavement. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The teenager, though, had ambitions to walk onto the field in a black and gold uniform like his pops. — Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The uniform lessons came forward as part of a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD that was implemented due to years of lagging academic performance districtwide. — Lina Ruiz october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 But the Earth’s rotation isn’t completely uniform, and in order to be more precise, modern timekeeping systems have stopped using the Earth’s rotation as their basis. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uniform
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniform
  1. livery
  2. unchanging
  3. apparel
  4. outfit
  5. steady
  6. attire
  7. garb
  8. array
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
Definition of livery
Adjective
  • His unchanging mind leads to an act of extreme violence against Leo.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Everything remains perfect and unchanging, but thanks to this constant attention.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of unchanging
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
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • Forster is working with producing partner Wolfe and their 2DUX² outfit along with Me+You, which is run by Krish Majumdar and Richard Yee.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That pool has grown as more animation outfits – including Sony Pictures Imageworks, Atomic Cartoons, Bardel, Mainframe, Titmouse, Icon Creative Studio, and a Disney outpost – have established themselves in the city.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of outfit
Adjective
  • With each new season, the series has expanded its audience base across both broadcast and streaming platforms, and this popularity has also translated into steady DVD sales.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Optimism among managers and above held steady at 59%, and 80% reported positive financial returns from AI, though only 28% called those returns strongly positive.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of steady
Verb
  • At the age of 93 in 2018, Saint, who had been so memorably attired in her classic films, appeared at the 90th Academy Awards ceremony to present the Oscar for Best Costume Design (Phantom Thread won).
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Definition of attire
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
Definition of garb
Verb
  • The seventh and eighth IROSA arrays on board the Cargo Dragon will be installed during spacewalks later this month and in early November.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, the satellites are set to unfold their antennas and solar arrays.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of array

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