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costume

[kos-toom, -tyoom, ko-stoom, -styoom] / ˈkɒs tum, -tyum, kɒˈstum, -ˈstyum /


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The book’s captioning about the white organdy costume Graham designed for herself, currently displayed in the library, notes that its inspiration was the “night-blooming Cereus” flower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

For their imaginative daring, co-directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch were justly honored as were costume designer Qween Jean and choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, among the production’s notable awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"It's a disaster, environmentally speaking," worried Eveline Biaggini, 53, a theatrical costume director and former candidate for mayor in Fouju.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Still, at least my costume was cutting the right figure.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

When we were in fourth grade, there was a Halloween costume contest at school.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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