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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In April, the average tariff rate for clothing imported from the sourcing superpower reached an unprecedented 55 percent, up from 37 percent in March and 22 percent in January.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 June 2025
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But a man usually needs to get his clothing’s color right, because the same amount of accessory options don’t exist.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Ousmane Toure, clad in a PSG home shirt and accompanied by his girlfriend, Angeline, had watched the match along with 45,000 fellow fans on the big screens at the Parc des Princes, PSG’s home stadium, the night before.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Soaring ceilings, dual closets, and a bathroom clad on its walls, floor, and counters with Aglo Ceppo stone are highlights of the primary suite.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
Verb
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He is dressed in a blue suit with one of his signature red ties, and an American flag is pinned to his left lapel.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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To dress in whatever constitutes your best, and displays your sense of self, honors the body in a way that the world often doesn’t.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Since Covid, some companies have relaxed their standards for office attire, but Kelly and London say that wearing suitable work clothing remains key to professional success.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Going on his eleventh year helming the ABC program, Muir, 51, opened up to PEOPLE about his life on and off camera — including his attire for news casts.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The group will perform in Renaissance period costume the music of Shakespeare, including songs and dances from his plays, using a variety of reproduction Renaissance instruments.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The costume designer joined the series during production of that season, the first was costumed by Isis Mussenden.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Lauren also designs a clothing line called Sports Club Atelier, which focuses on Edmonton Oilers apparel.—
Beth Sobol,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Yahoo Mail teamed up with viral comedian Morgan Jay for the apparel collaboration for a new campaign video, showing Jay managing his incoming emails.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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