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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
a fable about personal redemption presented in the garb of a conventional horror story
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
firefighters garbed in protective gear
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Recent Examples of garb
Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2024
Enter winter’s essential layering guide: a virtual tour through Vogue editor’s closets of must-have winter garb, from knits to tanks to tees.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
P. Kim Bui, azcentral, 29 May 2020
At the time Stigler, the mild-mannered director of the MICU and a Birmingham native, spent long shifts garbed head-to-toe in protective gear, caring for critically ill patients and comforting family members by phone who were desperate for news.
—Anna Claire Vollers | Avollers@al.com, al, 2 May 2020
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Noun
Only moments before their arrival, a group of dancers performed a Polynesian dance for the fan-flanked event, head-to-toe in traditional garb.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2024
Enter winter’s essential layering guide: a virtual tour through Vogue editor’s closets of must-have winter garb, from knits to tanks to tees.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
After about 15 minutes, the troopers separated and allowed the protesters to continue marching to a nearby street but were soon met by more law enforcement officers garbed in riot gear.
—P. Kim Bui, azcentral, 29 May 2020
At the time Stigler, the mild-mannered director of the MICU and a Birmingham native, spent long shifts garbed head-to-toe in protective gear, caring for critically ill patients and comforting family members by phone who were desperate for news.
—Anna Claire Vollers | Avollers@al.com, al, 2 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garb
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In 2020, The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird walked into the Camilla boutique in Costa Mesa, California.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The film’s costume designer Desira Pesta first sought advice from her sister, a psychotherapist, before approaching the actors.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here's a look at what comes next: Will Trump take office as a felon?Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ariana’s look coordinated with her Wicked press run wardrobe as the actress starred as Glinda — wearing various hues of pink for virtually every appearance since the film was announced.Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Allu Arjun displays charming talent in the film and his most impressive performance comes twice in the film - both times, he is seen clad in a saree and involve intense fight sequences.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One by one, however, as the event’s end time inched near, attendees headed back down to the posh hotel’s lobby—those clad in the brand’s new garb surely among the best dressed in the establishment.Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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That fan's name was Naya, who clearly had just praised Swift’s attire.Gil Macias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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He then got struck by a lightning bolt and died, but he is said to reappear in his scarecrow attire at Christmastime, preying on naughty children for food.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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These limits are not part of the formal policy but are shaped by the workplace environment, including the behavior and attitudes of leaders and colleagues.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The clash of timing musically mirrors the combative attitudes and conflicting agendas of the various factions within the College of Cardinals.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Markle will dress on theme to celebrate her friends!Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The latest being the Polo Bear sweater which went so viral in 2024, that people started the ultimate meta trend of dressing like the actual bear on the sweater.Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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While product is key to the initial success of brands, a meaningful positioning delivered in an experiential manner can drive more cultural relevance and deeper long-term loyalty, which in turn enables brands to be more resilient in the face of market fluctuations.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team is currently working out the manner of Campbell's departure, whether that be his release or suspension.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Aug. 2021
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The rapper has partnered with an unusually diverse array of brands to churn out everything from food to apparel to toys and more.Kim Bhasin, Bloomberg.com, 8 Oct. 2020
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“Garb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garb. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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