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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
Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
That outfit was like a fading prize fighter – still capable of landing one hell of a punch, sure, but too often going through the motions in search of its old rhythm.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 4 July 2025
New Atlas, 29 June 2025
One slot has cushions for rings, another has holes to secure earrings, and the final section is outfitted with snap closures to loop chains.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Noun
Nancy Gonzalez poses in an outfit showing her Mexican heritage.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
That outfit was like a fading prize fighter – still capable of landing one hell of a punch, sure, but too often going through the motions in search of its old rhythm.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 4 July 2025
Verb
In fact, it can be outfitted optionally with a slide-out pantry drawer topped by yet another wood countertop.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
One slot has cushions for rings, another has holes to secure earrings, and the final section is outfitted with snap closures to loop chains.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfit
Noun
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Traditional makeup routines typically require actors to paint their faces red and white and spend time dressing in elaborate costumes and flashy headpieces.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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As a costume designer, I was excited by the creative challenges like the ghosts, witches, supernatural elements, mental breakdowns.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Property records show the building is owned by Sam Machado, a lieutenant with the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office, who once also had a firearms distribution company, Sam’s Guns, on the property.—
Joe Rubin
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Munster also said that Apple can benefit from a low bar in terms of what the company needs to deliver on AI advancements.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
Noun
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However, the team did receive good news about outfielder Starting Marte.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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But the team has had a rough first half of the 2025 season and entered Friday's action in last place in the NL East.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The location had issues including unsafe food temperatures, pest activity, poor sanitation and equipment deficiencies.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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For cushions, kids toys, blankets, garden tools, and sports equipment, check out the Malibu Metal Storage Trunk that’s 65% off, or grab a handy pool storage tower for pool toys, towels, and cleaning tools.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Looking ahead, Smith is ready for whatever comes next — whether that means more time in uniform or a new chapter beyond the Navy.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Last year, Google’s chatbot Gemini created images showing people of color in German military uniforms from World War II, which wasn’t common at the time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In this way, musicians are uniquely equipped for reinvention.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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In other words, he was thrust into a challenging role that he was no longer equipped to handle.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The Drop Women’s Britt Tiered Maxi Tent Dress As soon as the weather turns hot, I can’t be bothered to wear anything other than a breathable maxi dress, and The Drop Women’s Britt Tiered Maxi Tent Dress is perhaps one of my favorites.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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Total-body swimwear for ultimate sun protection, floaty floral dresses for summer blockbuster premieres.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Meanwhile, videos circulating on social media show a house being swept up in the surge in Ruidoso as rushing waters tore through previously burn-scarred terrain from wildfires.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The cat spooks, darting under a pile of debris that was once a house.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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