ensemble

noun

Definition of ensemblenext
as in costume
a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.

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Recent Examples of ensemble The goal was to recapture the way music was recorded decades ago, bringing musicians together to play live, with large instrumental ensembles that, in some tracks, involved more than 90 musicians. — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 The monochrome moment extended to Steinfeld’s shoes, which were covered by even more velvet fabric from the ensemble. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Other cast members felt similarly about the prospect of joining the ensemble of East of Eden. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026 While sporty-chic ensembles naturally pair well with sneakers, preppy styles like polo sweaters, blazers, and pleated skirts look equally as good with this type of shoe. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ensemble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensemble
  1. costume
  2. wardrobe
  3. outfit
  4. dress
  5. clothing
Noun
  • The series puts an all-Korean cast in Western Baroque costume and was shot largely in Europe.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Have your camera ready when arriving or departing, as the staff usually perform an entertaining song and dance in traditional costumes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of costume
Noun
  • At the new store, stylists will work one-on-one with clients to build wardrobes for work, travel and special occasions, guided by an understanding of individual style and the craftsmanship and versatility of each piece.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The choice of wardrobe — and venue — is hard to read as a coincidence.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of wardrobe
Noun
  • Forster is working with producing partner Wolfe and their 2DUX² outfit along with Me+You, which is run by Krish Majumdar and Richard Yee.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That pool has grown as more animation outfits – including Sony Pictures Imageworks, Atomic Cartoons, Bardel, Mainframe, Titmouse, Icon Creative Studio, and a Disney outpost – have established themselves in the city.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of outfit
Noun
  • The singer-songwriter had purchased the exact vintage Gunne Sax maxi dress Meg White wore on the cover of the White Stripes’ 2003 album Elephant, released the same year she was born.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Scroll on for an edit of more wedding guest slip dresses that are just as versatile.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Instead of afternoons spent browsing racks of clothing and getting advice from trusted salespeople, shoppers find inspiration from social media.
    — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The clothing retailer will be responsible for developing a multi-episode docuseries, national mall tour and a clothing collection with the rising pop stars, according to a press release.
    — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothing

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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensemble. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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