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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits do you want to buy a new outfit for the Halloween party?
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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens
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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
for this class, you will need a professional camera outfit which includes at least one telephoto lens and one wide-angle lens
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as in uniform
the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group
the highway patrol outfit includes jackboots and a high-crowned hat
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear
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Recent Examples of outfit
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
My strategy was really to think about what could be dressed up or down, and what could be worn multiple ways—think a casual black dress paired with sneakers during the day, transformed into an evening outfit with sandals and a neck scarf.
—Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Still fresh off the Met Gala earlier that week, Rocky is outfitted in a pink Chanel button-up and black trousers, chains from his brand, PAVĒ NITĒO, hanging from his neck.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Many of her outfits have included kitten heels, low-rise denim, white tank tops and rare vintage finds.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
My strategy was really to think about what could be dressed up or down, and what could be worn multiple ways—think a casual black dress paired with sneakers during the day, transformed into an evening outfit with sandals and a neck scarf.
—Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Verb
The state fire marshal in recent years was pressing to have 111 Founders Plaza retroactively outfitted with sprinklers, but the declining office market after Covid made that financially unappealing, according to town officials.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Still fresh off the Met Gala earlier that week, Rocky is outfitted in a pink Chanel button-up and black trousers, chains from his brand, PAVĒ NITĒO, hanging from his neck.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
Noun
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The scene was genuinely awful to watch, but the movie—a story of plague, passion, period costumes, and an unwashed man in a tunic skipping town to cure writer’s block—ended up thrilling us; the portrayal of two creative minds working together (and apart) was, oddly, familiar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Fans wear ruffled shirts, eye patches and other period costume elements at concerts, which are high-energy and theatrical and adorned with skulls and crossbones, tricorn hats, and anchors.—
Sofia Goldstein,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
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Amid an ongoing lawsuit filed by Phillip Pines against Khorram, Combs and several of his companies, Khorram is arguing that the case against her is legally insufficient, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Still, some oil traders and shipping companies have reportedly made arrangements with Iran in a desperate effort to get oil flowing to global markets, where stockpiles are being rapidly depleted.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Popularized by a beer commercial during the 1986 World Cup, it’s used to rally on teams with its repetitive (albeit nonsensical) syllables as well as its upbeat ending.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Internal submissions from OneAmerica Financial employees are sent weekly via email, reviewed by Osowski, and voted on by the communications team.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The sources described it as a preliminary operation laying the groundwork for additional steps by installing listening devices and intelligence equipment in the area.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Japanese companies also occupy critical positions throughout the semiconductor value chain, from fabrication equipment and specialty materials to NAND flash memory production, Barclays said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Bronzed pool boys in white uniforms serve artisan-gin cocktails to guests in big sun hats and designer togs, the breeze from Cabarita Beach rustling the pandanus trees on the lawn.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, dressed in his standard uniform of an Under Armour tracksuit, with his eyes shielded by a pair of dark sunglasses, Joshua spoke solely about what lies ahead of him, and did not touch on the car accident.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Accessibility There are six rooms with accessible showers, which can also be equipped with a chair if necessary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Outside, the pool house is equipped with an outdoor fireplace for cooking, ideal for whipping up meals during pool parties and the like.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Noun
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His shirt reeked of the flowery-formaldehyde tartness of mothballs pickling dress pockets in a closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Katara dresses as this figure from folklore to help immigrants going through tough times.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Panish replayed for jurors testimony from Grossman’s daughter that, soon after the collision, Erickson arrived at the house smelling of alcohol.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Decades after Julian’s vanishing there, the band and various hangers-on recall eerie incidents both in and out of the house—rooms full of occult literature; pub full of haunting photographs—as well as the glimmering stranger circling the Orpheus-esque Julian.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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