UNIFORM Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of uniform

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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adjective

ˈyü-nə-ˌfȯrm

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

as in to apparel

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Recent Examples of uniform

Noun

Rather than simply placing a famous painting on a jersey, Adidas borrowed Magritte’s visual language—and his sense of playful contradiction—to create a uniform that rewards a second looking. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026 Unlike officers in uniform, however, politicians have nothing to lose but their paychecks and perks. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026

Adjective

Choose kiwis with firm, plump, uniform skin and store at room temperature for 5–10 days or refrigerate for up to 1 month. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Manufacturers will also need to ensure that the screen remains flat and maintains uniform image quality after unfolding. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uniform

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniform

Noun

Named after a fast-moving band of windstorms with destructive winds, the Huayra 70 Derecho is a roadster with a two-tone livery that combines Pearl Orange with Inky Blue.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Lando Norris took third in McLaren’s white-and-green throwback livery after winning a thrilling back-and-forth battle with George Russell and Max Verstappen early on.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of livery

Adjective

The soccer world has moved on from the idea that a coach must share his players' blood and that a team’s identity is just a reflection of an unchanging national character.

— Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
Typically, people recover meteorites in geologically unchanging regions, such as deserts or ice fields, where the meteorites stand out against the landscape.

— Adam Lark, Scientific American, 28 June 2026

Definition of unchanging

Adjective

The swings for oil prices halted what had been a steady decline in gasoline prices, and the cost for a gallon climbed a nickel overnight, according to motor club AAA.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Another reason why the outlook for oil is remaining steady is because trading during this conflict has proven the extent of the ample energy supplies from America.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of steady

Verb

The Qataris, garbed in white robes with red sashes, sat directly behind the goal in the lower bowl.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Her father's New Year's greeting card for 2023 showed King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida garbed in somber black, which many Thais saw as confirmation of the gravity of her condition.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026

Definition of garb

Verb

Line arrays work by suspending multiple speaker cabinets in a curved vertical column, allowing sound engineers to precisely shape the direction and throw of audio across a large space.

— Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The three machines arrayed before me are designed to capture every inch of a performer’s body—their facial expressions, their physical movements, the grain of their voice—and use this data to create an AI likeness.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

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