as in clothing
covering for the human body
a museum exhibit devoted to the costumery of women since the classical period
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Recent Examples of costumery
And a fine piece of costumery should be seen parading, Rush adds.
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Will Tizard, Variety, 7 July 2022
The Met Gala, in full ostentatious, crowd-pleasing costumery, returned this week, flooding the fashion news cycle.
—New York Times, 11 May 2022
These included the use of certain modest Indian fashions (including sarees and kameez) in series that parallel costumery in postcolonial Hindi films.
—Katie Young, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2021
Bag of Donuts and the Chee-Weez delivered amazing song selections, elaborate costumery and makeup, and generally unstoppable showmanship.
—al, 1 Mar. 2020
Credit Queen Latifah, who suffered from tentacular costumery as Ursula the Sea Witch.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2019
The first to appear is Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), offering a daffy, kinetic spin on a fairy godmother, right down to her confectionary costumery.
—Christopher Orr, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2018
Will Tizard, Variety, 7 July 2022
The Met Gala, in full ostentatious, crowd-pleasing costumery, returned this week, flooding the fashion news cycle.
—New York Times, 11 May 2022
These included the use of certain modest Indian fashions (including sarees and kameez) in series that parallel costumery in postcolonial Hindi films.
—Katie Young, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2021
Bag of Donuts and the Chee-Weez delivered amazing song selections, elaborate costumery and makeup, and generally unstoppable showmanship.
—al, 1 Mar. 2020
Credit Queen Latifah, who suffered from tentacular costumery as Ursula the Sea Witch.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2019
The first to appear is Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), offering a daffy, kinetic spin on a fairy godmother, right down to her confectionary costumery.
—Christopher Orr, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costumery
Noun
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Whether that’s ruffled silhouettes or embellishing clothing with messaging or her own logo in a unique manner, she’s got her sights set on continuing to offer interesting garments.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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There was so much clothing donated that donation centers started turning away offers.—
Kristin Deasy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reflecting on the incident, the OP speculated that her outfit, which resembled the daycare staff's attire.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The ceremony also featured a tribute to Quincy Jones, with Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson and Janelle Monáe (in full Michael Jackson attire) paying homage to the late music legend.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Stars dress to the nines for the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in London, England.—
Joanna Moriello,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The dress featured a voluminous fuchsia bodice, which sat atop a slim-fitting black skirt with pockets.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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The parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond is purchasing baby apparel and accessories brand BuyBuy Baby in a $5 million deal, with an eye to potentially offer brick and mortar shopping options for the chain.—
Daniel Munoz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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As reported, in November, two weeks after losing the license to distribute Reebok footwear and apparel in Europe, NGG filed for Chapter 11-style proceedings in Italy, undergoing a restructuring and debt management process under Italian bankruptcy law.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Costumery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costumery. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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