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Definition of uniformnext
as in livery
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
Costume designer Lahly Poore presides over a vast wardrobe collection, ranging from traditional Native clothing to everyday street wear to numerous types of law enforcement uniforms. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026 Seward tries on one of his safari jackets, based on a 1948 British army uniform, but Stéphane frowns at the fit. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In this event, skiers head down a steep slope featuring large, uniform bumps, known as moguls, carving through them by quickly moving their knees and hips. Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 Building Codes, on the other hand, are uniform safety requirements that include electrical wiring, plumbing, fire exits, and structural integrity. Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Baking creme brûlée in a Bain Marie/water bath insures gentle, uniform heat around the custards. Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2022 Skinny jeans are out and the relaxed pant look is the go-to uniform this season. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for uniform
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniform
Noun
  • Once the black and white livery debuted on television, a replica of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team car was revealed in Times Square on Sunday night.
    Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The Super Bowl ad, which aired during the fourth quarter, shows the black and white livery.
    Duarte Dias, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • For people accustomed to the idea that nature was eternal and unchanging, Holmes observes, the idea of extinction was profoundly troubling.
    Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Given the themes of mental illness and its treatments, those who follow meditation may note the allusion to the Blue Sky practice, where thoughts and emotions are seen as passing clouds against the backdrop of a constant, unchanging blue sky that represents the mind.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Aug. 2021
Noun
  • When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Take cues from the Lii runway with a pop of color that adds texture to any outfit.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The finale, which focuses on a single subject (obsessed with and thus defensive of his own public nudity), comes closest to escaping a steady stream of antagonization and painting a nuanced portrait of what’s keeping a range of Americans from finding community.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Your money can stretch further while your self-respect stays strong and steady.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses.
    Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Photos from airports reviewed by USA TODAY from the USA TODAY Network, Reuters and Getty Images taken during the holiday travel season showed that flyers were largely attired in outfits ranging from casual to business casual.
    James Powel, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • But the visitors from Memphis were a husk of that outfit, a cavalcade of new faces and Golden State castoffs being observed by the ghost of Ja Morant garbed in street clothes.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Only baby food, baby bottles and toddler toys were found inside the home, where the teenage boys were discovered garbed in diapers, according to a law enforcement source.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Elsewhere, the Gravel Running hybrid running shoe was studied for off-road explorations and mixed terrains, while the Sportstyle line arrayed emblematic designs and collaborations proving how Salomon transcended sports and performance to resonate also with a fashion audience.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Today, though, the power of the federal government is at times arrayed against constitutional order, the rights of free speech and assembly, and even the power of local authorities to police their own streets.
    David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

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