costume
Example Sentences
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But instead of heading to a costume party or a swanky soiree, the group drove to the movie theater to see “Michael,” the new biopic of Michael Jackson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
But no offense was intended with the Washington costume, Collins explained, noting that he was just there to “honor the King as our special guest.”
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
The man, a stylist specialised in traditional Chinese clothing and make-up, had posted photos of himself in costume on the Instagram-like Xiaohongshu app.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
He donned his first tuxedo, which he inherited from his grandmother’s costume trunk, at 12 , then had a musical epiphany by 13 when he listened to Mahler.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The rest of the time she busied herself sewing a different sort of costume.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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