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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
a fable about personal redemption presented in the garb of a conventional horror story
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
firefighters garbed in protective gear
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Recent Examples of garb
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
During Wednesday’s hearing, Reiner stood behind glass in a custody area of the courtroom wearing brown jail garb and with his hair shaved.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Floral sculptures appear throughout the store, including one that is garbed in a silk robe.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Today, in the large courtroom on the fifth floor of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, the incarcerated defendant was present, clothed in prison garb.
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People gather expectantly on the streets or gaze from their windows, and then the performers arrive, all garbed in red devil costumes, complete with horns and pitchforks covered in sparkling fireworks.
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The production features original music by Kemet Gobel, lighting and technical design by Zane Shrem-Besnoy, scenic design by Michael Woguls and costumes and pros by Danielle Bunch.—
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This time, the focus is on the intensity of tango, the unique presence of the dancers, and the way in which costumes structure, support and sculpt.—
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Lined up next to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons and veteran center Creed Humphrey, Suamataia took some lumps in the first two preseason games before settling in for a clean sheet in the third look against the Bears.—
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Casly Lamiit Matching Turtleneck and Skirt Set Go for an easy one-and-done look with this turtleneck sweater and skirt set.—
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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.—
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To remedy this, Malone encourages people to keep only pajamas, workout attire, and underwear folded in drawers.—
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They were both dressed in classic English country attire, complete with matching green wellies.—
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Black Midi were known for their wild live shows, improvisational but generally aggressive riffs and devil-may-care attitude.—
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The book also shines a prominent light on how attitudes toward certain drugs have changed over time by showing when and where they were embraced.—
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His butler opened the door and, seeing the Beretta in the young man’s gloved hand, led the visitor to the bathroom where Sieff was dressing.—
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With prices starting as low as $8, the retailer is packed with markdowns on cozy sweaters, travel-ready pants, and matching sets that make getting dressed—and staying comfortable—effortless.—
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Many japonica camellias, in the manner of other botanical hybrids, are sterile with their yellow, thread-like stamens and stigmas either absent or invisible.—
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The coroner said the manner of death has been ruled an accident.—
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.—
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
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“Garb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garb. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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