costume

Example Sentences

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That was the costume she wore to her gig on Sept. 16, 1991.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

They can’t bump into each other or any of the 42 actors also rushing around getting in and out of costume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

One vendor sold t-shirts with captions proclaiming “LEGEND” alternatively accompanying pictures of Charlie Kirk or, for some reason, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts together in costume from The Andy Griffith Show.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“The color palette works perfectly with the set,” says Trevor Rush, a manager with costume design and development.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The costume had been for Di Shturem: The Yiddish Tempest, when Molly had played the villain, the vengeful sheyd, Chenya, her frankly inspired take on Shakespeare’s Caliban.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny