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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One Halloween, the band performed an Austin Powers concert, in costume; Mitarotonda delivered Dr. Evil’s Mini-Me rap.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 June 2024
Guests are encouraged, though not required, to come dressed in costume.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
On April 4, Gyllenhaal, 46, shared a sneak peek of the project on Instagram with images featuring Bale and costar Jessie Buckley in costume.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
During the final part of the experiment, one of the scientists approached the feeding station in costume, put out food and recorded the behavior of the mynas.
—Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 14 May 2024
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 June 2024
Guests are encouraged, though not required, to come dressed in costume.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
On April 4, Gyllenhaal, 46, shared a sneak peek of the project on Instagram with images featuring Bale and costar Jessie Buckley in costume.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
During the final part of the experiment, one of the scientists approached the feeding station in costume, put out food and recorded the behavior of the mynas.
—Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 14 May 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 4 Jul. 2024.
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