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costume

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


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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Rooted in epic and devotional storytelling, it played out on all-sided stages, driven by heightened voice, gesture and costume.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

At a Torrance gathering, cars honked, protesters waved flags, and a person in an inflatable green cow costume hoisted a large American flag.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Dario wore a panda outfit to their costume party-themed wedding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

It was like being in a costume shop.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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