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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
Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
Other ghost sightings at this famous Marylebone hotel include a man dressed in military garb, a German prince, and former frequent guest Napoleon III, who is said to haunt the basement.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 5 Oct. 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
After the training, the names of the attendees would be submitted to the board of elections; their next engagement would be in the field, on Election Day, stripped of their Trump garb, bearing letters deeming them official poll watchers.
—Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
Other ghost sightings at this famous Marylebone hotel include a man dressed in military garb, a German prince, and former frequent guest Napoleon III, who is said to haunt the basement.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 5 Oct. 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 other photos, Khai was snapped climbing a tree, as well as walking outdoors in a skeleton costume and vibrant red and purple fleece for Halloween.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Moo Deng has even become a popular Halloween costume this year, and starred on Saturday Night Live, when actor Bowen Yang featured her on the show's Weekend Update in October, discussing her perspective of newfound fame.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bailey herself is a shape-shifter of sorts, right on the border between child and teenager in age and, with her androgynous looks, occupying an ambiguous place between genders as well.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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From its looks, the details surrounding the musician’s past haven’t been overlooked, either.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the hour-long spectacle, Slate — clad in tuxedo shorts and a bow tie — once again proves that no one does quirky like her.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Topped off with a sophisticated spin on a classic shearling jacket, your attire is effortlessly chic and lets your true personality shine.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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But like everyone else in town who still has a job, most are toning it down, avoiding conspicuously costly attire.Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Read the full analysis here. 2:03 Broad economic discontent and sharp divisions about the nation’s future mark voter attitudes nationally in ABC News' preliminary exit poll results.ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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That attitude ties in with another of the DOL’s principles, which recommends that AI should be used only to enable workers, which, in turn, could improve their job quality.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to Goldy, a manager dressed in a floor-length silver-gray pleather gown, a typical selection at W Salon is at least $2,000.Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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All game, four fans dressed in Tatum USA jerseys sat next to Kerr along the visiting bench.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ukraine has every right to defend itself in this manner, and there is no indication that Ukrainian forces would intentionally target nuclear warhead storage sites.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Apparently, my daughter didn’t finish all of the food on her plate, and the mom felt that was incredibly rude and a sign of poor manners.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 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 23 Nov. 2024.
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