costumes

Example Sentences

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According to Reveles, Simmon would often disguise himself whenever he ventured outside the home, wearing elaborate costumes ranging from clown outfits to women’s clothing in an effort to avoid public attention.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The man behind the costumes on the hit TV series Rivals has said it was an honour to create an outfit for the late author Dame Jilly Cooper.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The dancing isn’t always smooth, the costumes struck me as a road show idea of New York cool, and the acting didn’t do much to compensate for some of the book’s less subtle moments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

In the weeks leading to Thursday, Colbert auctioned off a raft of props and costumes featured on the show, as well as pieces of set including a giant illuminated sign.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Since I’d been helping out stitching the detectives’ costumes, I’d become friendly with a few of the agents, and Mr. Webster was the merriest.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan