as in clothing
covering for the human body
needed some snazzy attire for the job interview
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet
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Recent Examples of attire
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Lululemon The popular athletic attire brand opened a location in Scottsdale Fashion Square in September, bringing its cult-favorite leggings, running shorts and jackets to the shopping center.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Will Daniel, Fortune, 26 June 2024
An avid tennis fan and patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate usually attends the tournament’s major matches, always impeccably attired, and hands out trophies to winners.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024
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Noun
From high-tech swing analyzers to luxurious golf attire, there’s something for every golfer.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Lululemon The popular athletic attire brand opened a location in Scottsdale Fashion Square in September, bringing its cult-favorite leggings, running shorts and jackets to the shopping center.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Folks attired in sneakers, T-shirts, and baseball caps take aim at a choice of seven dartboards.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 26 June 2024
An avid tennis fan and patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate usually attends the tournament’s major matches, always impeccably attired, and hands out trophies to winners.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
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While most categories peaked on Black Friday, Checkout.com data showed that travel and clothing categories reached their peak at 9 p.m. on Cyber Monday, reflecting strategic last-minute deals by retailers.Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But consider lowering the temperature gradually, maybe one degree or two per week while simultaneously relying on clothing layers, and wool socks and blankets to stay warm.Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Markle will dress on theme to celebrate her friends!Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gomez currently works with stylist Erin Walsh, who also dresses Anne Hathaway and Juno Temple.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Allu Arjun displays charming talent in the film and his most impressive performance comes twice in the film - both times, he is seen clad in a saree and involve intense fight sequences.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One by one, however, as the event’s end time inched near, attendees headed back down to the posh hotel’s lobby—those clad in the brand’s new garb surely among the best dressed in the establishment.Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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For Fell, elements of relatability came through both costuming and styling choices like Elphaba’s microbraids, a common hairstyle for Black women, and the film’s political undertones.Tamia Fowlkes, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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All this collectively led me to the world of costuming.Essence, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rabanne’s pioneering work redefined conventional notions about materials in apparel design.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Venn diagram showing the places where apparel overlap, there is a sliver where the two are the same thing.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This watch is listed as a full kit, and appears to be in unpolished condition, showing only light signs of wear.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The quilt is constructed from multiple pairs of vintage Levi’s jeans, in an assortment of washes and varying degrees of wear.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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