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tatters

NOUN
clothes/clothing
Synonyms
WEAK
Sunday best accouterment apparel array caparison civvies costume covering drag drapery dress duds ensemble equipment finery frippery frock full feather garb garments gear getup habiliment habit hand-me-downs livery mufti outfit overclothes panoply rags raiment regalia rigging sack sportswear tailleur things threads toggery togs tout ensemble trappings trousseau underclothes vestment vesture vines wardrobe wear weeds zoot suit
NOUN
clothing
Synonyms
STRONG
accouterment apparel array caparison civvies clothes costume covering drag drapery dress duds ensemble equipment feathers finery frippery frock garb garments gear habiliment habit hand-me-downs livery mufti outfit overclothes panoply rags raiment regalia rigging sack sportswear things threads tog trappings trousseau underclothes vestment vesture vines wardrobe wear
WEAK
full feather getup glad rags tailleur toggery tout ensemble
NOUN
duds
Synonyms
STRONGEST
frock garb sportswear
STRONG
accouterment apparel array civvies costume covering dress finery frippery garments habiliment outfit rags raiment threads wardrobe
WEAK
Sunday best
NOUN
rags
Synonyms
STRONG
duds scraps

Example Sentences

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By the time he recovered, activist investors had taken aim at United and the company’s reputation was in tatters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Iran’s navy appears to be in tatters, their nuclear program suffered more damage, along with their supply of long-range missiles.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

The second story, “Birdie,” captures a friendship on the verge of tatters among a group of women.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Rayan Cherki got one back moments after Hauge's goal, but Rodri's dismissal for two bookings left City in tatters as Bodo/Glimt celebrated their first ever win in the Champions League group phase.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

He ambled toward me with his clothes in tatters, like he’d gotten mauled by a bear.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia