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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Their holdings also include sales agent Architect, VFX house Koala FX as well as finance outfit Creativity Capital.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
It’s also outfitted with a water-repellent coating and has fade-resisting properties.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The exhibition will include artifacts ranging from her musical instruments to handwritten lyrics for famous songs and a cassette player Parton used to record demos to a variety of outfits wore on album covers or in TV appearances over the years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Their holdings also include sales agent Architect, VFX house Koala FX as well as finance outfit Creativity Capital.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Once incisions are closed and patients wake up, surgeons outfit them in a corset, instructing them to wear it 24/7 (save for showering) for about three months.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
It’s also outfitted with a water-repellent coating and has fade-resisting properties.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
Noun
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Hire a really good costume designer and a really good art department.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since arriving on Savile Row, the sons have worked with several high-profile costume designers on pieces for forthcoming productions.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The company said a 20% U.S. tariff on imports from the European Union, which Mr. Trump announced on April 2 before pausing them, would require the company to hike prices by 10% beginning April 15.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The excitement continues on Sunday, with the remaining eight teams stepping onto the court for Game 1 of the playoffs, setting the stage for the entire tournament.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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And yet Brentford are the only team to have two players among the top 10 scorers in the Premier League.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Strategic National Coverage via Four Warehouses For consumers integrating fitness into their everyday environments, waiting weeks for equipment to arrive can derail momentum.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the money goes to teacher bonuses, exam fees and the purchase of equipment.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2025
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His shouting in the moments before games served to not only pump up Donaldson, but everyone else in a Braves uniform.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, Jovic will at least be in uniform for Friday’s game against the Hawks.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The factory is equipped with intelligent systems that streamline production while maintaining standards.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Saturday the aircraft was not equipped with any flight recorders, leaving many questions unanswered.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Just reference these outfits any time wearing dresses with sandals starts to feel stale.—
Isabel Serra,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of which, the pregnant mother wore a black strapless dress with a large long bow on the front and a side part bun for her maternity shoot.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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Siba said the security forces inspected the document, searched the house for weapons and, finding none, told the family to remain inside.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique house listings all over the country, and people were … well … impressed?—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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