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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
The agents had a Border Patrol insignia on their uniforms, the outlet reported. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 Back in uniform Wednesday night at Barclays Center after missing two games for personal reasons, Nic Claxton returned to the Nets’ lineup against the Orlando Magic on a temporary minutes restriction. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Glossy White Glossy white floors may look striking at first, but their ultra-slick, uniform finish leaves nowhere for dirt to hide. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026 For easy production and instantaneous delivery, the applicator needle-patches are 3D-printable, and even when used across massive leaves, provide uniform insertion. New Atlas, 4 Jan. 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
  • The car in question is owned by a Porsche enthusiast in Puerto Rico, who also wanted a new livery—and not just any livery, but one inspired by the 917 that won the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Those with a sweet tooth will have their pick of the signature princess cake in its pink livery, Black Forest cakes and more.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • This was a direct contradiction of the leading hypothesis, which was that dark energy was the cosmological constant and, therefore, unchanging.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Activists with unchanging missions might be easier to pin down (and thus less likely to be forgotten).
    Dara T. Mathis, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
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
  • The effect feels elevated and intentional, allowing outfits to stand out while remaining versatile enough to mix easily with classic staples.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Nimin High-Waist Dress Pants Black pants are a timeless staple that make any outfit look polished.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Canales wants to keep the operation steady and focused this week.
    Mike Kaye January 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Property owners and brokers, however, are encouraged by a steady increase in asking rents in the South Bay, according to the report.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Turkey Trot events The S3 Turkey Trot, which includes three race options, features thousands of participants attired in costumes ahead of the Nov. 27 parade.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Encarnacion-Soto’s body was cleaned up, and garbed in fresh clothes when police found her on the staircase, Kenny said.
    Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
  • Members of the media garbed in protective uniforms view NASA's New Horizons spacecraft on Nov. 4 2005, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Janta's towers consist of solar panels arrayed vertically instead of horizontally.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Solar arrays will help offset electricity needs for Detroit's 127 municipal buildings.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Uniform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniform. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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