in costume

idiom

: wearing a costume
If all the actors are in costume, we're ready to begin.
The waiters were all in ancient Roman costume.

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Read More: How to Help Hurricane Milton Victims People dress up in costume at Studio 131's Halloween event in Largo, Florida on Oct. 13. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024 The four-time Oscar winner was the recipient of Variety’s Creative Impact award in costume design. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 Wings and Rings: Now through Halloween, kids dressed in costume get a free Kids Meal with a $15 minimum purchase on your order (one per customer, available at participating locations only). Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 My heart and support goes out to the true victims in the world, who have to watch how their life story is dressed in costume for profitability by this ambulance chaser in a cheap suit. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in costume 

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“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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