in costume

idiom

: wearing a costume
If all the actors are in costume, we're ready to begin.
The waiters were all in ancient Roman costume.

Examples of in costume in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On April 4, the actress and filmmaker, 46, posted a sneak-peek to Instagram with images from her upcoming sophomore directorial effort The Bride — featuring lead actors Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley in costume. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 In her video, Pugh appears in costume, lifting the camera to show off Yelena’s suit and then moving to reveal several of the structures under construction for Thunderbolts. Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024 See photos and video of Chalamet in costume as Bob Dylan below. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024 Set photos from the New York City shoot have emerged online, offering a first look at the 28-year-old actor in costume. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024 The panelists kicked things off by skipping down the yellow brick road in costume — with Robin Thicke as Oz, Ken Jeong as The Cowardly Lion, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg as Glinda the Good Witch, and Rita Ora as Dorothy. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2024 Our panelists will share lessons learned on their individual journeys, plus give candid advice on how to prepare for a career in costume design, booking your first gig, and more. Essence, 9 Mar. 2024 The 14 areas of concentration include classes in costume design and technology, wig and makeup design, scene design, sound design and stage management. Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024 The snap showed Grande in costume, wearing her gown and tiara while holding a scepter in her hand. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024

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“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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