as in jacket
a warm outdoor coat
put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!
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Recent Examples of overcoat
Two is indeed the sweet spot for this trilogy of movies based on the beloved books by Michael Bond about a Peruvian British bear in a blue overcoat and red hat.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Standout items: Statement outerwear took center stage, with standout pieces like Thom Browne’s sculptural curved overcoats and patchwork designs, alongside Altuzarra’s luxurious shearling styles.
—David Moin, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
Prices start at $795 for suiting, $695 for overcoats ,and $165 for shirting, varying with fabric choices.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
The Argo star wore a gray suit with a beige overcoat and completed the look with a pair of brown shoes that subtly matched his tie.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Standout items: Statement outerwear took center stage, with standout pieces like Thom Browne’s sculptural curved overcoats and patchwork designs, alongside Altuzarra’s luxurious shearling styles.
—David Moin, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
Prices start at $795 for suiting, $695 for overcoats ,and $165 for shirting, varying with fabric choices.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
The Argo star wore a gray suit with a beige overcoat and completed the look with a pair of brown shoes that subtly matched his tie.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoat
Noun
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One photo showed Moore and Tallulah, 31, pose with Bruce, who wore a smart baby blue suit jacket for the occasion the day before.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Olsen is wearing an oversized black workman’s jacket, very similar to, if not an exact piece from The Row in a different color.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2024
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The men were sporting tweets, Norfolk jackets and a camel hair greatcoat.—
Melanie Windridge,
Forbes,
24 May 2021
Noun
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But whether or not Carpenter feels more comfortable in long or short nails, one thing is clear (besides her topcoat): Her signature style looks fabulous on any length.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Finishes like polyurethane, varnish, or laminate add a protective topcoat to your cabinets to protect them from substances like grease.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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