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costume

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


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Similar to Bini earlier, Devo had a costume change from the navy worksuits into their signature yellow Devo suits for a rousing performance of “Uncontrollable Urge.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

His Coachella set marked a starker departure from the previous night's headline act, Sabrina Carpenter, whose Hollywood-themed gig included costume changes, choreography and elaborate stage design.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

It doesn’t hurt that she’s attired in a series of extremely flattering outfits by the venerated costume designer Travis Banton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

They comment with equal sophistication on ballet steps, choreography, history, musicology and the minute details of costume design.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

If I had just looked at his royal costume, I suppose I could have been impressed, though gold wasn’t so impressive to me anymore.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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