costumes

Example Sentences

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Afterward the beau monde had a few days to find new costumes for the Monday Mayday masquerade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A murmuring, echoing chorus of the dead surrounds the central platform; they wear brilliantly colored, Mexican-inspired costumes designed by Mr. Bausor and Wilberth Gonzalez.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Eleven Irish traditional musicians stood side-by-side in elaborate costumes, some meeting for the first time only hours before the performance.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

And model Heidi Klum -- known for her over-the-top Halloween costumes -- resembled a living statue, her white gown draped perfectly, looking like marble.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Other kids at school are dressed like werewolves and Frankensteins and stuff, but those’re just costumes.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle