as in clothes
covering for the human body
inmates wearing regulation prison toggery
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Recent Examples of toggery
In the post-housebound era, if casual toggery becomes the norm for work, will underwire bras go the way of ties, suits and vertiginous heels?
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Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2022
Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggery
Noun
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Last month, a 6-year-old student told his mother after class that Stormont had touched his lower parts over his clothing, the arrest report read.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Barriers to aid Government assistance like FEMA and nonprofit aid groups like Salvation Army and Samaritan’s Purse have been the lifeline for Texas flood victims left in need of clothing, food and housing.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There’s another reason Cora isn’t exactly high on the current Players’ Weekend attire.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Zelenskyy was teased by Trump and others for his attire and eventually booted from the White House.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For the event, Lipa sported a striking white cut-out Jacquemus dress on her picturesque Spanish vacation.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Nelms' friends presented her with a specific blue dress, which was the final piece of the puzzle.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Located 2 miles west of St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula, the eclectic shop sells a variety of merchandise, including souvenirs, gifts, Native American goods, apparel, a penny press, nautical and novelty items.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Nintendo Promotional images for the My Mario merchandising line also included a glimpse of additional kid-friendly items, including apparel, soft plush toys, accessories like backpacks, and kid-friendly crockery, lunchboxes, bibs, and more.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These sporty-looking split-hem pants can seamlessly transition from travel wear to workwear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some groups may reap more advantages than others from this type of fitness wear.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Toggery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggery. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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