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
The sprawling ensemble also includes Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2014, with his 50th birthday approaching, the singer-songwriter-bandleader behind the New York pop ensemble the Magnetic Fields and other indie groups conceived an autobiographical song cycle, with one song for each year of his life.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Doechii, meanwhile, who was styled by Sam Woolf for the video, delivers even more head-turning ensembles to round out the catwalk-worthy clip.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2014, with his 50th birthday approaching, the singer-songwriter-bandleader behind the New York pop ensemble the Magnetic Fields and other indie groups conceived an autobiographical song cycle, with one song for each year of his life.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Doechii, meanwhile, who was styled by Sam Woolf for the video, delivers even more head-turning ensembles to round out the catwalk-worthy clip.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
Noun
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On Saturday afternoon, someone dressed as the Christian messiah was among the dozens of people in costumes and masks seen on a video forcing open the door of a Scientology building on Hollywood Boulevard after a tug-of-war with a security guard.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their parents would come and look at the costumes and buildings in horror.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Available in a wide variety of sleek solid colors, this elevated wardrobe basic will get plenty of wear this season, as it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Andy begins assigning tough features about meaningful topics outside of which accessories go best with your spring wardrobe, none of which hit with Runway readers.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rounding out the outfit was pale delphinium silk pumps that matched her dress.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Another man, rakishly smoking a cigarette and dressed in an incongruous outfit of sweatpants and a plaid peacoat, has painted his face to resemble the Joker.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The dress was Christian Dior haute couture, according to White House press pool reporting.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dress was paired with an amethyst and diamond necklace gifted to Queen Victoria and then passed to Queen Mary, the BBC reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Browse the traditional and contemporary clothing, learn about their relevance, and seize the chance to inspect them closely.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Regularly washing produce, cleaning household dust, and choosing natural fibers like cotton, wool, and linen over synthetic clothing can further minimize exposure.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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