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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

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

One was dressed as Lady Liberty with a chain around her waist as part of her costume.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

He stood up as I passed, and his costume shifted from side to side, throwing him off balance so he wobbled a little.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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