garbs 1 of 2

noun

Definition of garbsnext
plural of garb
1
as in costumes
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration

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2
as in looks
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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garbs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of garb
as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes firefighters garbed in protective gear

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garbs
  1. attitudes
  2. manners
  3. appearances
Noun
  • The study also probed specific attitudes and portrayals of Orthodox Jews.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This debate will change if—and only if public attitudes change.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But instead of good-girl manners and demure makeup looks, it’s served with a side of side-eye and often a makeup look, outfit, or attitude that has a bit more edge.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of manners
Noun
  • Elevating someone who reviews food and makes promotional appearances into someone that transcends time is a bit of cognitive dissonance that’s undoubtedly amusing.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The partnership aligns with several 2025 festival appearances, including stops at Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, High Water Music Festival in Charleston, and the Green River Festival.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of appearances
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