as in clothing
covering for the human body
a sale on summer apparel for women
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a designer who regularly apparels several of the presenters at the Oscar ceremonies
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Recent Examples of apparel
George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Surewerx, which manufactures protective and safety clothing like work boots and hi-vis apparel, has appointed Shawn Gregg chief operating officer.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The high-profile athletic apparel brand has leased 5,500 square feet.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Surewerx, which manufactures protective and safety clothing like work boots and hi-vis apparel, has appointed Shawn Gregg chief operating officer.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Verb
Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparel
Noun
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Staying out of the grass where a tick can latch onto your clothing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Jokes aside, every four years the World Cup offers participating countries an extremely high-profile opportunity to express themselves through clothing design.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Fans clad in Chicago’s black pinstripes and Dodger blue alike rose to their feet.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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In 2024 French and American scientists were able to contain plasma at 50 million degrees Celsius for six minutes by using a fusion device called a tokamak clad in tungsten instead of the traditional graphite tiles.—
Ari Sen,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Her accessories were kept minimal and echoed the polished nature of her attire.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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An unspoken expectation to look like counterparts in their 20s and 30s demands a massive investment in expensive med spas, cosmetics to cover gray roots, and professional attire and dry cleaning that cost more today than ever before.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Verb
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At a game watch party in Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights, one of Los Angeles’ most historic and prominent Mexican American communities, the crowd was nearly entirely dressed in Mexico’s forest green.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But one witness, wounded in the shooting, told police that the groups including Payton, Turner, Harris, the Martins and Joshua Hoye-Lucchessi, who was also killed in the shooting, weren’t dressed for the clubs, but for trouble, in hooded sweatshirts.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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That attention to detail was present across all of the show’s departments, from sets and costuming to the cameras that captured it all.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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True to its source material, this latest adaptation of the vampire story delivers on the centuries old legacy of sexiness; costuming for the show playing an integral part in pulling that off.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Harriet, 45, wore a lace gown by Emilia Wickstead and topped the look with the Pragnell Tiara, reportedly borrowing the headpiece from the jeweler behind her engagement ring.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The bride wore a custom lace gown by Emilia Wickstead, pairing it with a Pragnell family tiara—notably, the same jeweler designed Elizabeth's engagement ring.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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“Apparel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparel. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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