as in clothing
covering for the human body
the man's sober vesture contrasted sharply with his companion's festive finery
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
vestured like a queen for her grand birthday party
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Recent Examples of vesture
Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2022
To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason.
—Ruth Franklin, The New York Review of Books, 25 Feb. 2020
Noun
Benedict, in contrast, wore the vesture like a uniform, emphasizing his notion of the papacy not as a glamorous appointment but as the humble, humbling job of leading the Catholic church.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2022
To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason.
—Ruth Franklin, The New York Review of Books, 25 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vesture
Noun
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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
Verb
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Law-enforcement officers, clad in helmets and flak jackets and wielding long guns, materialized on the stage.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The structure is distinguished from its two larger neighbors by having been partially clad in red granite blocks, rather than white limestone.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are tender chunks of organic rotisserie chicken, Little Gem lettuce, tiny garlicky croutons, avocado, parm, and a light coating of Caesar dressing (in addition to the cup on the side), in a grain-free Coyotas tortilla wrap.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Guests, including Chloe Malle, Amanda Seyfried, Huma Abedin, Aerin Lauder, and Steven Kolb, took their seats at tables dressed with Tory Burch’s Jardin d’Été poppy and mustard flower linens and listened to the class of 2026’s stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, and motherhood.—
Jenna Adrian-Diaz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead of a usual tuxedo, the attire consists of a black tail coat, a waistcoat and a white bow tie.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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As for Tom’s surprise appearance at the country music festival, the actor kept his attire casual, opting for blue jeans, a tan jacket and a hat.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The dynamic nature of production meant that details were constantly changing while the physical space was being set up, including the costuming, decorations, and even the script.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her women's outdoor apparel company, Wild Rye, was also facing uncertainty.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kate was first seen wearing it with a pink lace gown en route to the Spanish state dinner in 2017.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Her head-turning take two was a black archival Givenchy gown from 1996—Galliano's very first haute couture collection for the house.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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