as in clothing
covering for the human body
the man's sober vesture contrasted sharply with his companion's festive finery
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
vestured like a queen for her grand birthday party
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Recent Examples of vesture
Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2022
To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason.
—Ruth Franklin, The New York Review of Books, 25 Feb. 2020
Noun
Benedict, in contrast, wore the vesture like a uniform, emphasizing his notion of the papacy not as a glamorous appointment but as the humble, humbling job of leading the Catholic church.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2022
To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason.
—Ruth Franklin, The New York Review of Books, 25 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vesture
Noun
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There was so much clothing donated that donation centers started turning away offers.—
Kristin Deasy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Whether that’s ruffled silhouettes or embellishing clothing with messaging or her own logo in a unique manner, she’s got her sights set on continuing to offer interesting garments.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Hertz opened the gate and greeted me warmly, clad in Blundstones and black wind-resistant gear.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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The entertainment included performances by at least one topless dancer who at the end was clad only in a G-string.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The couple posed around a classic car as Lutes wore a black suit and Lovato dressed in white with hair in dramatic loose curls.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Blount, dressed in a blue suit, hugged his attorneys after the verdict.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As for the rest of her attire, Queen Letizia continued the black accessories motif.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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The [Bit of attire supposedly named for its original bright red cloth] here is a BLAZER, which was first called that in the late 1800s.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Image While costuming the Arabian army, Ms. Dalton immersed herself in research, spending months in the desert with tribes and making sure that her designs — including the above sketch of Mr. O’Toole’s robe — reflected the slightest color changes among different groups.—
Ash Wu,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2025
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Bathed in emerald or fuchsia light, costumed by Molly Irelan in a short dress, fishnet stockings, and clunky boots, Weilerstein shared the stage with Seth Reiser’s sets, an arrangement of slabs like so many sawn-up doors.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As reported, in November, two weeks after losing the license to distribute Reebok footwear and apparel in Europe, NGG filed for Chapter 11-style proceedings in Italy, undergoing a restructuring and debt management process under Italian bankruptcy law.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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The parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond is purchasing baby apparel and accessories brand BuyBuy Baby in a $5 million deal, with an eye to potentially offer brick and mortar shopping options for the chain.—
Daniel Munoz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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