costume
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Ms. Colker choreographs the singers as well as the dancers, creating a visual movement that matches the flow of Ms. Frank’s music, just as the set and costume colors echo its luxuriant hues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Images on social media showed a person scaling the fence in a costume that included a smiley face head with sunglasses, prompting the monkeys to scatter.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Harry publicly apologised for what he did at the time saying it was "a poor choice of costume".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
A ghost stuck forever in the Halloween costume she wore — a ketchup bottle — on the night she died.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
I even picked up odd jobs over at Mr. Pinkerton’s detective agency, sewing stylish trousers and cotton shirts for Mr. Bangs and his costume supply.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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