Examples of attire in a Sentence
Verb
men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet
Noun
Proper attire is required at the restaurant.
needed some snazzy attire for the job interview
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Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
The next step is to get the new pope attired for his first public appearance.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Going on his eleventh year helming the ABC program, Muir, 51, opened up to PEOPLE about his life on and off camera — including his attire for news casts.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 June 2025
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Verb
The Fisherman's Ring Once attired in his vestments, the pontiff returns to the Sistine Chapel and sits on a papal chair.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
The next step is to get the new pope attired for his first public appearance.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Noun
Since Covid, some companies have relaxed their standards for office attire, but Kelly and London say that wearing suitable work clothing remains key to professional success.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Going on his eleventh year helming the ABC program, Muir, 51, opened up to PEOPLE about his life on and off camera — including his attire for news casts.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 June 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attire. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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attire
1 of 2 verb
at·tire
ə-ˈtī(ə)r 
attired; attiring
: to put clothes and especially special or fine clothes on
attire
2 of 2 noun
: clothing sense 1
especially
: fine clothes
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