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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
Two pilots in uniform greeted us and put all of us novice fliers at ease, giving us a rundown about the safety measures between cracking jokes. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 June 2025 Authorities have said the suspect targeted lawmakers in a planned attack, showing up at their homes wearing a police-like uniform and a mask. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
Like William, Prince Philip wore a scarlet red military uniform tunic with bearskin hat. Janine Henni, People.com, 14 June 2025 When assembling the skewers, make sure all the ingredients are cut in uniform size, 1 to 1 1/4 inches, including any vegetables that may be threaded along with the fish, to ensure even cooking. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for uniform
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniform
Noun
  • The latest limited edition is a riff on the RM 30-01 that showcases a green and white livery inspired by the Le Mans Classic corporate colors.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
  • Since the takeover, Air India has ordered hundreds of new planes worth over $70 billion, redesigned its branding and livery and absorbed smaller airlines Tata held stakes in.
    Rajesh Roy, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Othello review: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal shine in an otherwise shaky production Before long, Henry has dripped poison in Dorian's ear — warning him of his beauty's impermanence — while Basil's unchanging snapshot of his youth has evoked a bitter envy in the impressionable young man.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The other unchanging reality is that Eastern pundits love analyzing the performance of California governors, since the sheer size of this state automatically propels whoever is governor into the status of a presidential possibility.
    Thomas D. Elias, Oc Register, 5 June 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
  • Pair them with a tank for a casual airport outfit or a crisp button-down for an elevated twist.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
  • What’s interesting is that some brands were featured organically in outfits worn on screen, while others were built prominently into the plot—and both forms of product placement proved lucrative when approached with careful planning and relevance.
    Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Oil prices have risen since Israel began attacking Iran, but supplies have remained steady.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 June 2025
  • Shrinking population will cripple home demand by 0.5 million units every year in the 2020s and a lead to a bigger dent of 1.4 million units annually in the 2030s, Goldman Sachs estimates, compared to the positive contribution of 1.5 million units in the 2010s when population was on a steady rise.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The Fisherman's Ring Once attired in his vestments, the pontiff returns to the Sistine Chapel and sits on a papal chair.
    Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 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
  • To many outside the Middle East, the American and Israeli war with Iran reads like a linear narrative: the two allies’ formidable militaries and intelligence agencies arrayed against their adversary, poised to prevail, on the cusp of indisputable, decisive triumph.
    HUSSEIN AGHA, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
  • Situated at the family’s dining table with the figurines arrayed before him, Evan earnestly explained each character’s special powers, according to the video game.
    Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 1 May 2025

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