as in clothing
usually habiliments plural
covering for the human body
the lady's rich habiliments and haughty manner made the host's servants think she was someone important
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Noun
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The attacker wore dark clothing, a dark-colored baseball cap with an LA Dodgers logo and a backpack.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025 -
Stay cool with clothing: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay comfortable.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Nike apparel and equipment for adults will increase between $2 and $10, a person familiar with the matter previously told CNBC, while footwear will see a hike between $5 and $10, depending on price point.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Trump earlier this month slapped 30% tariffs on China, a key source of apparel imports for the retail chain.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Wait to fertilize again until the developing fruits are about the size of a golf ball, at which time a nitrogen-rich fertilizer can be used to side dress plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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The witness, wearing a plaid jacket over a brown dress, estimated that 10 to 15 seconds later, Combs hurled her into balcony furniture.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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“Habiliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habiliment. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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