as in clothing
covering for the human body
the man's sober vesture contrasted sharply with his companion's festive finery
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
vestured like a queen for her grand birthday party
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Recent Examples of vesture
Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2022
To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason.
—Ruth Franklin, The New York Review of Books, 25 Feb. 2020
Noun
Benedict, in contrast, wore the vesture like a uniform, emphasizing his notion of the papacy not as a glamorous appointment but as the humble, humbling job of leading the Catholic church.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2022
To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason.
—Ruth Franklin, The New York Review of Books, 25 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vesture
Noun
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Even more, clothing that is dynamic enough to wear to the office but also to the football game is convenient for anyone’s fall wardrobe rotation.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Across the street from the temple, a sprawl of vendors sold clothing, jewelry, toys, fabric and instruments.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The open main floor is clad in calming white oak, which has been used for custom built-ins that serve as functional yet design-forward storage spaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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The emperor was not, in fact, clad in the finest suit.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To dress this look up even more, pair it with a pair of black tights and boots.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The star dressed as a Love Zombie, which is also the name of her latest single.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to statewide court guidance and the Texas Courts of Appeals, participants are expected to wear business or business casual attire.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Do not wear any political shirts, hats, buttons or other attire featuring candidates or ballot initiatives.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Last year, North showed off a few of her 2024 Halloween costumes on TikTok.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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As such, the starring roles this year belong not to actors and models—though, yes, all your favorites will be in attendance—but to costume designers and their work.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While apparel may be the focus this fall, Del Toro is still best known for its shoes.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Children’s apparel outlet Carter’s is shuttering 150 locations across North America to help generate savings and improve profitability, citing higher costs from tariffs and investments in product to remain competitive.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Amid the press stops, Kardashian has worn a vintage Dior icy blue dress at the show’s Paris premiere and a neutral-brown Schiaparelli gown with black linear accents at the Los Angeles premiere, among other looks.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The actress wore a head-turning couture champagne satin gown with a plunging square neckline and coulisse draping effect by Roberto Cavalli.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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