How to Use attire in a Sentence

attire

1 of 2 verb
Definition of attirenext
Synonyms for attirenext
  • Good makes the go-to attire for dads and campers across the country.
    — Jamie Ueda, USA TODAY, 22 June 2020
  • Many of these subjects are women, attired in black crepe.
    — Nancy West, The Atlantic, 19 July 2017
  • Wichita had a few dozen fans behind the Shockers bench, with the group attired in the school's yellow-and-black colors.
    — Tom Groeschen, Cincinnati.com, 18 Feb. 2018
  • The troops are attired more Silicon Valley than Wall Street in jeans or slacks (nary a suit, tie or cufflink in sight).
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Others were attired in grass skirts, denim overalls and plaid shirts, a wig, rollers and bathrobe, a tie, a fedora and more.
    — Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, 23 Oct. 2017
  • The rest of the ensemble was also airily attired in shorts, tank tops and summer shirts.
    — Doug MacCash, NOLA.com, 23 May 2018
  • Some were attired for the office, in suits or sensible dresses.
    — Michelle Cottle, The Atlantic, 9 June 2017
  • Samantha and Danielle Bath were attired in full turkey costumes.
    — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Large swaths of Sunday’s crowd were attired in powder… orange.
    — Sam Farmer, sandiegouniontribune.com, 22 Oct. 2017
  • Everybody needs to come attired in some neck wear, too, like a tie, or an ascot, or a scarf, or whatever.
    — Will Higgins, Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2017
  • They were fashionably attired in baggy sweaters and jackets, ripped jeans, and chunky boots and sneakers.
    — Seth Harp, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2020
  • Abu Akleh and her experienced crew were attired in the same sort of marked protective gear when they were fired on.
    — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 9 May 2023
  • Fans frantically reached for their pockets to grab their phones and snap pictures of Ortiz, attired in black from head to toe.
    — John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Everybody needs to come attired in some neckwear, too, like a tie, or an ascot, or a scarf or whatever.
    — Will Higgins, Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Save on swimsuits, beach towels, water shoes, and attire through Monday, May 29.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 26 May 2023
  • The affable team owner, often attired in casual clothes and a ballcap, is one of their own.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Hodges wore her trademark bell bottoms and broad-brimmed hat, while Hodges was also suitably attired in a bolo tie and cowboy hat.
    — Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 14 May 2023
  • Gravity and time have had an impact, but he is nattily attired in a sweater and slacks — and energized.
    — Dirk Sutro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2023
  • In tough-guy plays, movies and TV shows, nattily attired men often turn out to be violent sociopaths.
    — Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2018
  • Suitably attired, new recruits are sent for training in the processes that will apply out on the factory floor.
    — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 23 May 2019
  • Her sisters, who were similarly attired, weren't allowed to board at all.
    — Jennifer Wright, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Mar. 2017
  • Above the waist, Mr. Lauzurique, who works for a mental health organization, was formally attired in a blazer, button-up shirt and tie.
    — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2020
  • Wig Out!’’ cast poses, shimmies, and struts upon it in bravura style while attired in Tyler Kinney’s knockout costumes.
    — Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2018
  • Attendees, attired in highlighter yellow shirts, baseball caps and masks, laughed.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 May 2020
  • As the scene filled the screen, many of the vocalists who sang on the soundtrack appeared on stage, dressed in the outfits their characters wore in the film, to sing the opening number, joined by skateboarders and dancers all colorfully attired.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 27 May 2017
  • The ball, held in the town hall auditorium on May 13, featured live performances, a silent auction, and couples attired in splendid eveningwear.
    — Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 23 May 2017
  • The two military officers, crisply attired in blue dress uniforms, ascended the front porch of a single-family home.
    — Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 29 May 2023
  • The rising merchant class in Edo had money to burn and clever ways to evade restrictions on displays of wealth imposed by elaborately attired samurai warriors, who were supposed to be the top dogs.
    — Steven Litt, cleveland, 31 May 2020
  • Many already were attired in outfits for seniors' nerd day Friday: bow ties, suspenders, plaid socks or skirts, pocket protectors and, the nerd badge of honor, tape on their eyeglasses.
    — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, 9 Sep. 2017
  • Nation/World The two military officers, crisply attired in blue dress uniforms, ascended the front porch of a single-family home.
    — Alex Horton and Dan Lamothe, Anchorage Daily News, 30 May 2023
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attire

2 of 2 noun
  • Proper attire is required at the restaurant.
  • Many said the new uniforms left the Cardinals among the worst in the league in attire.
    — Emily Horos, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2023
  • To amp up the edgy attire, the Making the Cut star made sure her accessories matched the theme.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 3 July 2023
  • Trump’s attire and the background from the 2017 interview match the clip in the Facebook post.
    — Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
  • This isn’t the first time Rachel has stopped fans in their tracks with her red-carpet attire.
    — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2023
  • The man was wearing Packers attire that looked like warmups the team would wear.
    — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Those who did turned up for both in themed attire, wearing pink, black or both.
    — Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Wear gloves and white attire, as black and other dark tones are perceived as threats.
    — Rebecca Straus, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Ben took to Instagram to show off their matching attire which was red, white and blue, of course.
    — Maggie Horton, Country Living, 9 July 2023
  • In terms of color due to her Taurean nature, the hue of her attire will be toned down.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Last year was a rainy Oaks Day, with people having to add ponchos to their attire.
    — Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 29 Apr. 2023
  • When visiting the mosque, make sure you are dressed in modest attire.
    — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The wedding attire was Texas tuxedo, and the men were asked to wear tuxedos and cowboy hats and the women formal gowns.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 26 June 2023
  • That looked to be the case at Paris Fashion Week, where the two women graced the front row in matching attire on September 29.
    — Alex Kessler, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Come dressed in attire from your favorite Taylor era and get ready to skate at the corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Theory has long been a go-to brand for formal work attire, and this silk version will be the workhorse of your wardrobe.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 11 Aug. 2023
  • For more casual days that call for the ultimate in comfy attire, these fleece pants fit the bill.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Switch off your smartphones, don your finest attire, grab a coupe glass of champagne and step into a bygone era.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
  • But the true highlight of Caitriona's red carpet attire was the deep V-neckline that plunged down toward her waist.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
  • Though Turner, 72, kept it simple with his wedding attire, Nist, 70, stood out in her glam gown.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The two arrived in formal Filipino attire and were teased by good-natured friends.
    — Rosalie R. Radomsky, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2023
  • On Wednesdays and Saturdays, dinner at the hotel is a black-tie event, so make sure to pack your finest attire.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
  • Golf carts are a favorite mode of transportation, while T-shirts and flip-flops are the ubiquitous attire.
    — Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
  • But one new addition to his attire on Wednesday was a Guardian cap on his helmet.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2023
  • Madonna in her wedding attire claimed that power as her own.
    — Mary Gabriel, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2023
  • To accessorize the attire, Stewart wore pear-drop earrings and a small silver hair clip.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 14 Oct. 2023
  • In the first ad, the actor is seen taking orders at a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru in Massachusetts in full Dunkin' attire.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Apr. 2023
  • For office-friendly attire, elastic waist chinos, and dress trousers are easy to come by.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Clearly, the Younger alum knows how to make a lasting impression with her daring attire.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Some of these drinks are made from the finest and, in some cases, rare ingredients, and come from hotspots worthy of your most dazzling attire.
    — Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 25 Dec. 2023

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