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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Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Further, this development enhances the potential of renewable energy by unlocking perovskite’s ability to be printed onto flexible surfaces, such as curved windows, lightweight camping gear, and even clothing fabrics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From statement kitchen islands clad in marble effect porcelain to entryway floors where guests can keep their shoes on without the guilt, this material delivers practicality and style in several spaces within a home.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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In one shot from the campaign, Hailey also sits in a large chest of drawers, painting her toenails while clad in her Victoria's Secret lingerie.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wear it like Hathaway with tailored trousers or dress it up with a sleek skirt for a soft, sophisticated look.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Lean into the femininity of the pattern by adding a polka-dot skirt or dress to your mix.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To remedy this, Malone encourages people to keep only pajamas, workout attire, and underwear folded in drawers.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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They were both dressed in classic English country attire, complete with matching green wellies.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The room houses costumes for performances for the entire year, and there are about 40 years of costumes in the room.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The eco-steward award will be accepted by Nathaniel Sponsler, director of AFIRM Group, the global association of the world’s leading apparel and footwear companies.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Teen apparel retailers — Abercrombie & Fitch , Urban Outfitters and American Eagle all slid after the companies preannounced holiday results.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With Chalamet — who won a Critics Choice award for Best Actor and sweetly nodded to Jenner in his acceptance speech — in a pinstripe Givenchy suit, Jenner matched her man's vibe in a black chainmail Versace gown with a plunging neckline and lace insets on the sides.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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At last year's show, Stone debuted a super short pixie cut wearing a red column gown with a ribbon tied around the waist.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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