Thesaurus results for SPORTSWEAR

sportswear

noun

Definition of sportswear

as in outerwear

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Recent Examples of sportswear The sportswear maker was founded in the Bavarian town of Herzogenaurach in 1949, and produced its first soccer boot the following year. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026 The growing popularity of gym shorts beyond the gym can be attributed to their versatility, practicality, and the recent convergence of sportswear and fashion trends. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 June 2026 The American sportswear company inked Serbia as its first national team program in 2025 and hoped the European side would bring it into the World Cup spotlight. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Recognizable designer labels, vintage sportswear, concert tees, deadstock pieces, rare shoes and collectible jackets are the usual suspects. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sportswear

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Noun

Apparently, the underwear as outerwear trend is a no-go at Wimbledon.

— Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 30 June 2026
Within that, footwear, lightweight outerwear and accessories were the clear winners, as buyers leaned into versatile categories that can work across seasons.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Definition of outerwear

Noun

Alo Yoga exemplifies this trend, expanding its presence beyond activewear into an immersive experience economy.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
From activewear heroes to beacons of quiet luxury, here are all the labels running their own summer sales right now and the top picks worth grabbing from each (in alphabetical order for your viewing pleasure).

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Definition of activewear

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Italian leather handbags, elevated dresses, and wrinkle-proof loungewear are all on their last lap before they’re gone for good.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Plenty of loungewear sets are comfortable, but few strike the right balance between cozy and breathable, not too warm but not too thin, especially for long travel days that begin in one climate and end in another.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

Definition of loungewear

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Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Straight ahead, just past the museum-like glass display case featuring beaded vintage couture, is a massive staircase leading to The Botanist, the second-floor restaurant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of couture

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On April 27, per Cohen’s reporting, armed federal agents in bulletproof vests arrived at Morens’s home in Chester, Maryland, and handcuffed him in his underwear.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of underwear

Noun

These European linen pleated pants evoke the same look with their wide legs and smart tailoring.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Ossant describes the collection as combining sensual tailoring with fluid proportions and restrained transparency, creating an understated confidence that has become synonymous with Vaccarello's creative direction.

— Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of tailoring

Noun

Summer sleepwear needs to be lightweight and breathable, and this linen pajama set checks all the boxes.

— Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
The brand, which was launched last August by Arielle Cole, manufactures luxury cooling sleepwear to help people with night sweats get a better night’s sleep.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

Definition of sleepwear

Noun

Charlie Gardiner - Far Afield Once again blurring the boundaries between illustration and fashion, British menswear label Far Afield’s most recent collaboration celebrates the creative possibilities that emerge when disciplines intersect.

— Roddy Clarke, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The show capped off a whirlwind few days for the designer, who debuted Dior’s latest menswear collection in Paris before traveling to New York to oversee the finishing touches on Swift and Kelce’s custom wedding looks.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of menswear

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