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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
a fable about personal redemption presented in the garb of a conventional horror story
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
firefighters garbed in protective gear
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Recent Examples of garb
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Bailey Allen, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Mar. 2023
The modern au courant guest rooms are garbed in maritime shades of blue, gray and cream.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
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Noun
Will this middle-aged man in his banker’s garb of pinstripe suit, blue shirt with a white collar and cuffs, be the one to vote against him?
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
In the commercial, Downey, garbed in a suit and sneakers, answers rapid-fire questions from casting directors about cybersecurity.
—Bailey Allen, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Mar. 2023
The modern au courant guest rooms are garbed in maritime shades of blue, gray and cream.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garb
Noun
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In July 2024 fans noticed that the black-and-gold costume Swift wore for an Eras Tour show in Milan was very Reputation-coded.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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In season six, when Amy and Sheldon compile a list of potential couples’ costumes to wear for a party, one is Blossom and Joey.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Here is what was being said both in favor and against the look.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, here's a look at the stars all grown up and in love Comments It's been two decades since Dylan and Cole Sprouse started wreaking havoc in the halls of the Tipton Hotel on the Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Video posted on social media shows the man, clad in black, climbing to the top of the fence as dogs on White House grounds run toward the fence.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Initially clothed, the woman reportedly walked to the front of the plane and began shouting.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Context While the U.S. Senate has traditionally adhered to an unwritten rule requiring business attire, enforcement has varied.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from classic boxing attire, the designs are reimagined with elevated details, seamlessly blending sport and style for everyday wear.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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But the attitude of our coaches was, ‘Again, again — next goal, next goal’.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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How an Overly Sunny Demeanor Could Affect You Of course, if your exclusively positive attitude is rubbing others the wrong way, that doesn’t bode well for your relationships.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hadid—tall, slender, and makeup-free—is dressed in black Nike sweatpants and a pullover from her cashmere knitwear line, Guest in Residence, her hair pulled up halfway.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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When one is getting dressed ahead of heading to the train station or perhaps a flight for a weekend trip, functionality is of deep importance too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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One of the biggest mysteries in the cryptoasset sector is, despite the rapid and comprehensive pivot of U.S. policymakers to one of a pro-crypto outlook, why cryptoasset prices have yet to respond decisively and in a sustained manner.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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His manner with the girl is more bemused, placating.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
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The rapper has partnered with an unusually diverse array of brands to churn out everything from food to apparel to toys and more.—
Kim Bhasin,
Bloomberg.com,
8 Oct. 2020
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“Garb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garb. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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