How to Use in costume in a Sentence
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Cox didn’t even show up in costume until the fourth episode.
— Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2023 -
Some workers dressed in costume and tried to keep the mood festive.
— Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2022 -
Those in costume will get a discount at $5 while adults will pay $9.
— Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2022 -
The snap showed Grande in costume, wearing her gown and tiara while holding a scepter in her hand.
— Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024 -
The players get their intrasquad game in, but in costume.
— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024 -
All three stars were in costume in white lab coats with stethoscopes around their necks.
— Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023 -
At the time, the Magic Mike star posted spooky pictures of them dressed up in costume.
— Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024 -
Guests are encouraged to dress in costume, and the first 400 guests will get to pick out a free pumpkin.
— Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024 -
David Corenswet gets dressed as Superman one boot at a time in the first look at the actor in costume.
— Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024 -
The first part of the clip showed the two rehearsing and singing on stage in costume — but from there, the sketch turned into a bit of a farewell between the two.
— Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2023 -
The first part of the clip showed the two rehearsing and singing on stage in costume — but from there, the sketch turned into a bit of a farewell between the two.
— Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2023 -
Don’t force dress-up Some pets are amenable to a little dress-up and may do just fine strutting in costume.
— Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024 -
But plans changed once the two women were on set and in costume as their respective dolls.
— Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023 -
The video shows a group of characters in costume skipping and running through a park.
— Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2023 -
Straight man dressing up in costume and lip-synching on stage?
— Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 June 2023 -
Straight man dressing up in costume and lip-synching on stage?
— Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 June 2023 -
In this case, there might just be a bowl on the porch rather than someone in costume handing you your Snickers bar.
— Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 -
Local bands dress up in costume to become big-name artists.
— Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024 -
Some dogs came in costume; others came only in their fur coats.
— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022 -
And a zoo in China says its bears aren't humans in costume, but the internet isn't so sure.
— Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2023 -
Many celebrities dress in costume to roam the convention floor.
— Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2022 -
Once in costume, Baker does pullups on a hanging pipe then lands on a mattress.
— Amos Barshad, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023 -
Families with babies in the NICU worked with their child’s care team to safely get the newborns in costume.
— Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024 -
David Corenswet, the actor cast to portray the Man of Steel, was spotted in costume while filming in Cleveland last month.
— Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 18 July 2024 -
Things escalate quickly, and when the play opens, the brawlers are in Wally’s office, still dressed in costume, and the boss is chewing them out.
— Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024 -
In July 2021, Netflix released a first look at Staunton in costume.
— Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2022 -
The unveiling of an actor in costume as Superman is a rare affair, akin to the first look at a new James Bond.
— Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024 -
Raffle tickets with prizes are available for those who show up in costume.
— John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 May 2023 -
Guests are encouraged, though not required, to come dressed in costume.
— Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 -
Asking them sticky questions while they’re dressed in costume is downright spooky.
— Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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