garb

Example Sentences

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He became a fixture on television news, wearing either military style tactical gear or a long, double-breasted green overcoat with wide lapels that critics said was meant to echo Nazi German military garb.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

A fetching lass in Regency garb and her paramour, confessing his ardor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

"And, you know, I got to offend somebody from Scotland the second they walked in with my English shirt," he jokes, referencing my barely disguised displeasure at his choice of interview garb.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

The reason openly identifiable Jews can walk around safely wearing religious garb is the social compact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Even in the priestly garb, his loping, comfortable gait pulled my eyes and held them.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie