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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
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Nina Derwin, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
At one point, the Port of Astoria dispatched a 32-foot fiberglass replica of sea lions’ primary predator, the orca, outfitted with real orca sounds, that almost immediately capsized.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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Camera Cinemas — the independent outfit led by Jack NyBlom, Jim Zuur and Dennis Skaggs — came in, renovated and added four auditoriums and reopened in July 2002 with a combo of first-run blockbusters and independent movies.
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Facing a schedule filled with hurried days, countless steps, and occasions that require outfits equal parts practical and chic?
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The mascot is best known for his signature catch phrase and outrageous costume featuring a red cape, sunglasses and a belt decorated with Duff beer cans.—
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The star also shared an adorable photo of the family’s matching Halloween costume, sharing an image of her, Luai, and Shammas wearing Batman costumes with masks and capes.—
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How did the company become an iconic brand?—
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Looking beyond consumers The company does not see TRINITY as only a consumer product.—
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said his team found cases drag on for more than two years, and one lasted about seven years.—
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
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Sports Equipment While the dishwasher isn't ideal for cleaning baseball caps, uniforms, or equipment heavily-coated with mud, a trip through a dishwasher cycle is ideal to remove bacteria and odors from mouth guards and hard plastic shin guards.—
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The facility had dishes and equipment washed in an automatic dish machine without any sanitizer.—
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Cozy sets might already be your winter travel uniform of choice—but do any of your favorites come with its own matching jacket?—
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Faulk finished his first games in a Colts uniform with three rushing scores.—
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Described as experienced snowmobilers, the group had been prepared for a day of backcountry exploration and were well-equipped, even having avalanche beacons/transceivers.—
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Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.—
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Keleigh previously opened up about losing her wedding dress when the couple's home burned down.—
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The dress is crafted from lustrous taffeta, and a little velvet bow at the bust completes the look with understated material contrast.—
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
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“Outfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfit. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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