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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
Shania Russell, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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
Laura Manske, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
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
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Noun
Lin-Manuel Miranda dusted off his colonial garb and rapping skills for a surprise Saturday Night Live cameo this weekend, but because of a certain American president, the Hamilton scribe was immediately silenced mid-song.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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
Verb
The modern au courant guest rooms are garbed in maritime shades of blue, gray and cream.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garb
Noun
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Sierra Crocker, a Fish dancer, said the fish costumes included fun, round eye glasses that resemble fish eyes.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The score is sweeping, the costumes impossibly intricate, and the ending fittingly bittersweet.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here's a closer look at what the department does and doesn't do: 🎓 The federal government contributes a small fraction of schools' overall funding.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
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The celebrity hairstylist aimed to create a polished look while keeping the curls intact and frizz-free.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Hertz opened the gate and greeted me warmly, clad in Blundstones and black wind-resistant gear.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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The entertainment included performances by at least one topless dancer who at the end was clad only in a G-string.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As for the rest of her attire, Queen Letizia continued the black accessories motif.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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The [Bit of attire supposedly named for its original bright red cloth] here is a BLAZER, which was first called that in the late 1800s.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Instead of repeating his laissez-faire attitude toward his own administration, the Republican president is asserting control at every opportunity, backed up by loyalists at all levels of government.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Putin praised this new US attitude towards his country.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The couple posed around a classic car as Lutes wore a black suit and Lovato dressed in white with hair in dramatic loose curls.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Totally rocking the suburbs from their parent’s garage, the pair — dressed in full studded black leather outfits, teased hair and goth-y makeup — try to shred only to realize their hair whipping is causing a very uncool side effect.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Palm trees, like Angelenos, can go on forever, in one manner or another.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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An autopsy report declared Brooks' manner of death was homicide, according to his family's attorney.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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 23 Feb. 2025.
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