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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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uniform

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verb

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Recent Examples of uniform
Noun
Baking creme brûlée in a Bain Marie/water bath insures gentle, uniform heat around the custards. Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2022 Add drained chickpeas to tahini sauce and continue to process until chickpeas are completely blended into tahini and hummus is smooth and uniform in color, about 3 minutes. Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
Adjective
In a Monday letter, a group of Senate Democrats pressed ICE on uniform and masking protocol. Tara Suter, The Hill, 10 July 2025 Photos shared by the task force showed FEMA rescue boats being prepared, firefighters gathering uniforms in duffel bags, and canine officers. Nbc News, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Verb
Google maps/Facebook/Trump Truth Store in Huntley Commercial properties commonly enforce rules on signage and exterior displays to preserve uniform appearance and avoid disputes with other tenants. James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 In early April, an administrative judge ruled the agency retaliated against a veteran officer who declined to wear a uniform shirt in court, preferring dressy civilian clothes. Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for uniform
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniform
Noun
  • Then there's the vibrant livery, which features a bright red frame and a few carbon fiber highlights along with a heady blend of bold colors, chunky graphics, and sponsor logos.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2025
  • Amtrak is keeping the existing green and maroon color scheme and images of local landmarks on the train's livery.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Published in 1915, and already widely accepted worldwide by physicists and mathematicians, the theory assumed the universe was static – unchanging, unmoving and immutable.
    Rob Coyne, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
  • Life expectancy continues to climb while our economic and workplace systems remain stubbornly unchanging.
    Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The rapper has partnered with an unusually diverse array of brands to churn out everything from food to apparel to toys and more.
    Kim Bhasin, Bloomberg.com, 8 Oct. 2020
Noun
  • Matteo Berrettini, also an ambassador for Hugh Boss, wore a similar outfit.
    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Cadillac has overcome several challenges to enter the F1 grid, and as a result, the American outfit aims to document its entire journey and showcase it to the world before its F1 Grand Prix debut at Melbourne's Albert Park in March 2026.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Qualified users should understand that legal medical use does not override employer policy or federal restrictions, and employers should be prepared to stand behind the decisions those policies produce. Parting Thoughts HB 46 continues Texas’ slow but steady march toward broader cannabis access.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The Federal Reserve on June 18 held interest rates steady at a range between 4.25% and 4.5% for a fourth straight meeting despite Trump's public lobbying for a lower rate and his insults directed at Powell.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Catmull enters attired in a black gown lined with sparkling contours that recall the sinuous figures of artist and designer Erté.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Beside him was Janet, his second wife, who was two decades younger and smartly attired in shades, a plaid sunhat, and a sleeveless blouse.
    Alec Nevala-Lee June 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • The crowd of songwriters, publishers and other industry members, all garbed in suits and elegant dresses, immediately rose to their feet, clapping and singing along to Owen’s lyrics of flowing rivers, rustic Cajun hideaways and playing baseball with chert rocks.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
  • People gather expectantly on the streets or gaze from their windows, and then the performers arrive, all garbed in red devil costumes, complete with horns and pitchforks covered in sparkling fireworks.
    Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Step closer, and the source comes into view: squat metal buildings that look like shipping containers arrayed in a semicircle, thrumming with fans and processors.
    Dina Temple-Raston, Wired News, 23 May 2025
  • The four of us climb the enormous stairs to the top of the ancient pyramid arrayed with columns, now cleared of vegetation and restored to something like its former glory thanks to INAH’s restoration efforts.
    Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025

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