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costume

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


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One of his earliest roles was in the 2000 BBC costume drama Lorna Doone, much of which was filmed around Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

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

Is the old gal slipping, or is the costume design?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 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

Before dawn she rose, put on her royal costume, and packed up her feathered carpetbag.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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