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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Recent Examples of uniform
Giles Hudson, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
As a 19-year-old in his first major-league spring training camp with the Atlanta Braves, Freeman found himself in the same uniform as his hero.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The legislation would create uniform statewide standards, replacing the current patchwork of local ordinances, an approach that has the backing of the Illinois Municipal League, which typically resists state efforts to preempt home rule authority.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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Noun
Lewis is accused of killing 31‑year‑old Thomas King, who had been last seen in his Taco Casa work uniform.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
As a 19-year-old in his first major-league spring training camp with the Atlanta Braves, Freeman found himself in the same uniform as his hero.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In other words, on the micro level, the painting was more uniform than previously determined.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The legislation would create uniform statewide standards, replacing the current patchwork of local ordinances, an approach that has the backing of the Illinois Municipal League, which typically resists state efforts to preempt home rule authority.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniform
Noun
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His death sparked a firestorm of rage from the city’s fellow livery drivers.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The example up for sale is a one-off build finished in olive green topped with a special livery that honors the Medal of Honor and commemorates America’s 250th anniversary.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the encampment problem on the Northwest Side has become unsafe, untenable and unchanging.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The types of gladiators were not unchanging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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The band felt embarrassed wearing those lame outfits.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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In one demo, the system generated eight different summer outfits from a single uploaded image.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The work has always required steady hands – something Parkinson's slowly took from him.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chronic stress triggers the body's fight-or-flight response, leading to a steady release of stress hormones like cortisol.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In another photo released by the U.S. House Oversight Committee, Epstein appears to be garbed in traditional Arab black-and-gold robes and a red-and-white headdress known as a Shemagh.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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On last year’s Switcheroo, lapsed L.A. folkie Angel Abaya reintroduced herself as Gelli Haha, a Pierrot clown garbed in red Latex.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The marks, which are sandwiched between towers once used to scout for armies and to allow archers and other artillery-throwers to fend off enemy incursions, are arrayed in a way that suggests they may have been left by a repeating dart-thrower called a polybolos.—
Taylor Mitchell Brown,
Scientific American,
20 Apr. 2026
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The BlueBird 7 satellite, with communication arrays as large as 2,400 square feet, would be the largest satellites ever commercially deployed in low-Earth orbit, AST SpaceMobile said in a press release.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Uniform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniform. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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