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 ensemble featured a black velvet fishtail sheath with a pink satin interior, designed to resemble an open clam, with Cardi symbolizing the pearl at its center.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
For his landmark show, the stars showed up to lend their support: Padukone opened proceedings in an all-white ensemble adorned with necklaces, including a crucifix from Mukherjee’s jewelry line.
—Riddhi Doshi, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
This ‘80s silhouette, which cinches at the waist but leaves volume across the shoulders and flares at the hip, creates the illusion of an exaggerated hourglass figure, immediately adding shape back into Jenner’s otherwise loose-fitting ensemble.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
The boater-style hat was reminiscent of Middleton's at Prince Philip's memorial in 2022 and her ensemble at Trooping the Colour last year.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
For his landmark show, the stars showed up to lend their support: Padukone opened proceedings in an all-white ensemble adorned with necklaces, including a crucifix from Mukherjee’s jewelry line.
—Riddhi Doshi, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
This ‘80s silhouette, which cinches at the waist but leaves volume across the shoulders and flares at the hip, creates the illusion of an exaggerated hourglass figure, immediately adding shape back into Jenner’s otherwise loose-fitting ensemble.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
The boater-style hat was reminiscent of Middleton's at Prince Philip's memorial in 2022 and her ensemble at Trooping the Colour last year.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
Noun
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Or that costume designer Shirley Kurata doesn’t deserve 22 awards for Malkovich’s outfits alone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Danica McKellar Celebrates Milestone Birthday with Makeup-Free Selfie After greeting her guests, McKellar heated up the dance floor with a costume change and a surprise ballroom dance number.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What ensues is clothing that comes across as effective while speaking to the idea of conjuring a capsule wardrobe.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
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To prepare for the upcoming season while fleshing out your winter travel wardrobe, choose pieces that can be worn year-round.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Comfortable, easy to slip on and off, and frequently celeb-worn, these Birkenstock clogs are always part of my travel outfits, no matter the season.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Instantly top off any outfit with this nostalgic finishing touch.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There are also plenty of second-skin layers in ivory, chocolate brown or black with asymmetric zipper details, including a flirty short dresses, cropped T-shirts, bralettes and Capri leggings, technical nylon miniskirts and wide-leg pants.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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The original Sabrina gown has two parts: a strapless organza and taffeta dress with incredible boning and an overskirt finished with a pleated black dust ruffle at the hem.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that bitterly cold wind chills expected could result in hypothermia or frostbite and has advised people in the Capitol to wear appropriate clothing including multiple layers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Then again, doing what should be impossible in uncomfortable clothing pretty much sums it up.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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