as in clothing
covering for the human body
needed some snazzy attire for the job interview
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet
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Recent Examples of attire
Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
To accessorize her attire, Queen Mary added historic jewelry pieces from Denmark’s royal vault.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
With a button downed attired Combs in attendance and Trump fired lead prosecutor Maurene Comey absent, today’s hearing started off with a series of blows against the defense from the bench that picked up steam throughout the morning.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Celebs like Ariana Grande, Teyana Taylor, and Elle Fanning showed up in their finest red carpet attire at the Critics Choice Awards 2026.
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The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne.
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Noun
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Down the street are a gift store, a clothing boutique, an appliance store and a couple of restaurants.—
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The brand’s name recognition, longstanding tradition of quality craftsmanship, and the durability expected of its clothing transitions seamlessly into its dog coat.—
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Wear it like Hathaway with tailored trousers or dress it up with a sleek skirt for a soft, sophisticated look.—
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Lean into the femininity of the pattern by adding a polka-dot skirt or dress to your mix.—
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From statement kitchen islands clad in marble effect porcelain to entryway floors where guests can keep their shoes on without the guilt, this material delivers practicality and style in several spaces within a home.—
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In one shot from the campaign, Hailey also sits in a large chest of drawers, painting her toenails while clad in her Victoria's Secret lingerie.—
Verb
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
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The room houses costumes for performances for the entire year, and there are about 40 years of costumes in the room.—
Noun
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Inside the center – home to the Fila Museum and its extensive historical archives (including footwear, apparel, and documents) – the layout offers an immersive and engaging experience.—
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For the country music lover who can’t wait to get back to Nashville, Imogene & Willie’s apparel lineup is a no-brainer.—
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Tailor Rae Moore—who often works with Sabrina Carpenter—was on hand for what was a detailed, painstaking restoration project to get the Versace gown ready.—
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Nobody Wants This star Jackie Tohn lit up the red carpet in a marigold Khoon Hooi bustier gown with jewelry by Carina Hardy.—
Noun
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This pair from Amazon is lightweight enough for all-day wear, features an elastic drawcord for a personalized fit, and even includes two zip pockets to securely store important travel documents.—
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attire. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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