Thesaurus results for ENSEMBLE

ensemble

noun

Definition of ensemble

as in costume

a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.

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Recent Examples of ensemble For recent red carpet events, Gerber has taken after her mother in simple yet timeless ensembles with clean lines and, often, black-and-white color schemes. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret were sartorial opposites, adding a pop of color to their parents’ ensembles with a salmon pink gown and a teal blue gown, respectively. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 Thus this year’s list honors those who do more than wear clothes well or live their lives in head-to-toe ensembles handed to them by eager PR apparatchiks. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Over the years, the lawyer has shown off remarkable looks while in Venice for the event, from casual ensembles to custom red carpet gowns, always paired with a fine, luxury shoe. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ensemble

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Katy Rudd is set to direct with set and costume designs by Tony-winning Rob Howell (Matilda the Musical) and choreography from Ellen Kane.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
One of those people is costume designer Debra McGuire, who recently shared the intimate details of her brief collaboration with Parton in the 1990s.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of costume

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The Oscar winner paired a leopard-print Givenchy fall 2026 dress and the fashion house’s modern take on T-strap high heels.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Posing next to co-star Sandra Bullock, the Australian star looked statuesque in a strapless column dress that was completely covered in icy mint sequins, which looked like scales.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dress

Noun

Other secret variants included simplified, unsharpened ones to be dropped to resistance fighters that would hide their origin, as well as special small versions or ones with rings in the handle so they could be sewn into clothing or boots.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Few people want to invest in pricier clothing, bespoke interior design services, or luxury furnishings without ever talking with a live person.

— John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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