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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
On a network where women once seemed to have a uniform of bright sheath dresses, Jessica Tarlov is wearing sneakers. Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 If that is the case and Benson plays Monday night, his uniform will look slightly different from most of his Chiefs teammates. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
The disruption is not uniform across every terminal, however. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 One was to Jamestown, Virginia, to help with an archeological dig from the American Revolution, even discovering a uniform button from a French regiment on the last day. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uniform
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniform
Noun
  • 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
  • Earlier in the day Scuderia Ferrari unveiled a special, one-off livery for their home race at Monza and bespoke race suits to be sported by Leclerc and his teammate Lewis Hamilton, paying tribute to the seven-time German World Champion.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Of recognizing the Sisyphean task ahead, the endless, unchanging road diminishing in the distance, and taking another step anyway.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The former Hartford mayor hewed to a simple, unchanging message.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 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
  • Of course, their leopard print uppers add a major element of interest to even your easiest everyday outfits.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Just like the Grammy winner’s pants, their voluminous fabric billows around the legs, transforming any fall outfit into an elegant silhouette.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Hargitay has been in steady rehearsals for the Emmy hosting gig, the first time a woman has hosted the show in 15 years.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Expect a steady opener from Caleb Williams, a strong afternoon from Colston Loveland and a timely takeaway from Jaylon Johnson.
    Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 11 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
  • Additional robots were arrayed behind him in the ominous photo.
    Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Wall Street Journal of 2026 features a wider array shorter stories along with snappier headlines, but in some cases, critics would argue, less depth.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Uniform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniform. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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