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: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
also
: a similar loose wrap or a professional, official, or academic gown
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An essay in The Dartmouth Review argues that the toga parties (based very much on truth) represented students from Miller's generation rebelling against conformity.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
From the toga candida of public officials to members of Congress today sporting their respective party’s colors, clothing has a way of shaping the perception of a politician’s public image.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
In addition to eating top-tier food in luxury restaurants, the couple also had a toga party on their yacht.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 July 2025
But Warren volunteered for the job—and wore a toga to remind the audience of the values of the ancient Roman Republic.
—Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
From the toga candida of public officials to members of Congress today sporting their respective party’s colors, clothing has a way of shaping the perception of a politician’s public image.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
In addition to eating top-tier food in luxury restaurants, the couple also had a toga party on their yacht.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 July 2025
But Warren volunteered for the job—and wore a toga to remind the audience of the values of the ancient Roman Republic.
—Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for toga
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“Toga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toga. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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toga
noun
to·ga
ˈtō-gə 
: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
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