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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
Svetlana’s pinafore in the photos, for instance, is a costume, a maid uniform Marysia bought in Chelsea. — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 Trump posting on social media a mock-up of a potential new Space Force uniform. — Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Naturally curly hair can be reshaped with either, though hot rollers generally work best after the hair has been dried and smoothed if a more uniform curl pattern is desired. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026 Working with researchers at the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres, Piller learned fiber-processing techniques including blending, carding and spinning to develop experimental yarns from the recovered uniform materials. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uniform
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniform
Noun
  • An Airbus plane painted in Spirit Airlines' livery sits at an AerSale's facility in Goodyear, Arizona.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Like every other competitor, the US Airspeeder team will use a standard Mk3C aircraft, albeit with DeLorean's branding and custom livery for the series that kicks off next month.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • His unchanging mind leads to an act of extreme violence against Leo.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Everything remains perfect and unchanging, but thanks to this constant attention.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 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
  • Typically, when wedding dresses are cleaned, all individual pieces of the outfit, including its gloves, veil and more, are marked with identical identification barcodes, according to Schapiro.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But the finishing touch that really sealed the deal was a delicate black east-west bag that added the right amount of sophistication without overpowering her outfit.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Hilton, a former Fox News host, spent much of the summer barnstorming the state and keeping up a steady stream of media appearances.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Shortly before noon in Farmington, a steady stream of voters made their way into the polls at West Woods Upper Elementary School.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • At the age of 93 in 2018, Saint, who had been so memorably attired in her classic films, appeared at the 90th Academy Awards ceremony to present the Oscar for Best Costume Design (Phantom Thread won).
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 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
  • Then the 12 massive fans arrayed across the 14-foot-high Wall of Wind accelerate in unison, forcing air across the laboratory at highway speeds.
    — Daniel Wolfe, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The seventh and eighth IROSA arrays on board the Cargo Dragon will be installed during spacewalks later this month and in early November.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Uniform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniform. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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