as in clothing
covering for the human body
a museum exhibit devoted to the costumery of women since the classical period
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Recent Examples of costumery
And a fine piece of costumery should be seen parading, Rush adds.
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Will Tizard, Variety, 7 July 2022
The Met Gala, in full ostentatious, crowd-pleasing costumery, returned this week, flooding the fashion news cycle.
—New York Times, 11 May 2022
These included the use of certain modest Indian fashions (including sarees and kameez) in series that parallel costumery in postcolonial Hindi films.
—Katie Young, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2021
Bag of Donuts and the Chee-Weez delivered amazing song selections, elaborate costumery and makeup, and generally unstoppable showmanship.
—al, 1 Mar. 2020
Credit Queen Latifah, who suffered from tentacular costumery as Ursula the Sea Witch.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2019
The first to appear is Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), offering a daffy, kinetic spin on a fairy godmother, right down to her confectionary costumery.
—Christopher Orr, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2018
Will Tizard, Variety, 7 July 2022
The Met Gala, in full ostentatious, crowd-pleasing costumery, returned this week, flooding the fashion news cycle.
—New York Times, 11 May 2022
These included the use of certain modest Indian fashions (including sarees and kameez) in series that parallel costumery in postcolonial Hindi films.
—Katie Young, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2021
Bag of Donuts and the Chee-Weez delivered amazing song selections, elaborate costumery and makeup, and generally unstoppable showmanship.
—al, 1 Mar. 2020
Credit Queen Latifah, who suffered from tentacular costumery as Ursula the Sea Witch.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2019
The first to appear is Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), offering a daffy, kinetic spin on a fairy godmother, right down to her confectionary costumery.
—Christopher Orr, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costumery
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Unfortunately, instead of making the clip that attaches to your clothing a peg or similarly sprung clip, King Smith has opted for one reminiscent of a plastic paperclip.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Poll workers, political party observers, and election officials can't wear shirts, hats, or other clothing items with political slogans.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Topped off with a sophisticated spin on a classic shearling jacket, your attire is effortlessly chic and lets your true personality shine.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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But like everyone else in town who still has a job, most are toning it down, avoiding conspicuously costly attire.Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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As the ladies start filing into Sai’s dodgeball event in a various states of athletic dress, Brynn decides to spill the beans and tells Sai … and Jenna … and Racquel … and Ubah.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Sitting within its broader spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, the strategic addition is kicking off with a selection of dresses priced $595 to $1,000.Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This 31,000-square-foot store in the Paddock Shops at 4350 Summit Plaza Drive will sell gear and apparel for camping, cycling, hiking, running, fitness, and climbing.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Costumery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costumery. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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