as in costume
a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories
She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.
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Recent Examples of ensemble
The show followed an ensemble of one-percenters at the titular resort in Hawaii, observing how their privilege blinds them to reality and corrupts everyone around them, leading to conflicts, cruelty, and, eventually, violence.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Funk’s biggest acts were ensembles.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Because many of the biggest funk bands were interracial ensembles, that optimism was reflected in groups like Sly & the Family Stone, which presented a stage full of White, Black and Brown musicians all moving together in harmony.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Old Friends costars Sondheim’s longtime collaborator Bernadette Peters and an ensemble of triple threats performing various songs from the theater legend’s oeuvre.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Funk’s biggest acts were ensembles.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Because many of the biggest funk bands were interracial ensembles, that optimism was reflected in groups like Sly & the Family Stone, which presented a stage full of White, Black and Brown musicians all moving together in harmony.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Old Friends costars Sondheim’s longtime collaborator Bernadette Peters and an ensemble of triple threats performing various songs from the theater legend’s oeuvre.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
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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Ariana Grande Transforms into a Much Older Version of Herself with Wrinkle Prosthetics - and the Results Are Drastic Pink has overtaken Grande's wardrobe in recent months.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Several core items from our wardrobes can be worn now and later, and one of those items is boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Their holdings also include sales agent Architect, VFX house Koala FX as well as finance outfit Creativity Capital.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
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Although the designer purchased the dress for just $6, the bargain was a sale price.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Both models’ looks were complementary to the other, and a true testament to the power and sartorially scope of the classic little black dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs will have an impact on just about everyone, from farmers unable to sell to China, to higher prices at home for everything from toys and clothing to high-tech electronics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wade inspired a line of clothing from Pirate Worldwide, an apparel company that has a purposeful story behind all its products.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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