costume
Example Sentences
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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 Eagles are a pretty stationary rock band, while Backstreet Boys have dances and costume changes, making the connection to what was happening on the screen even more important, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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
Three men have been sentenced in California for an insurance scam using someone in a bear costume to stage fake attacks on luxury cars.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
He looked handsome in his prince costume: black velvet pants and a royal white tunic with gold buttons.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
Vocabulary lists containing costume
Party Parlance for Mardi Gras
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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