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costume

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


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"I discovered that the vintage pieces that I wore went missing -- my costume that was pulled from my personal archives -- jacket, corset, dress and other garments," the diva wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

In thinking about the club, costume designer Olga Mill wanted to reflect that in 2026, there’s “nothing to be ashamed of” when it comes to being rich.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

But TV had never seen anything quite like the Krofft shows, with its Day-Glo aesthetic, crazy conceptions and combination of puppets, costume puppets and costumed human characters into a half-hour comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

His Coachella set marked a starker departure from the previous night's headline act, Sabrina Carpenter, whose Hollywood-themed gig included costume changes, choreography and elaborate stage design.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Looks like you might need a costume change,” Autumn signs to me, signifying costume by taking two hands to her chest and making a brushing motion away from herself.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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