UNIFORM Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of uniform

as in outfit

the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group the band uniform was brown with red and white stripes

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adjective

ˈyü-nə-ˌfȯrm

as in unchanging

not varying with flat-screen TVs, picture sharpness is uniform over the entire screen, even in the corners

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verb

as in to apparel

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Noun

Plant Armor is a knitted fabric that grew out of a research project aimed at making military uniforms more resistant to mosquito bites and more comfortable to wear. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Ashby though, wearing the correct uniform, got Ohtani to strike out on three pitches, and Mookie Betts to ground out to shortstop to end the inning. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Adjective

An electrically nonconductive oil flows directly around each individual cell for uniform thermal management, enabling continuous high-power delivery and long battery life. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 How hotel cleanliness schedules vary by brand Policy is not uniform across the industry, and for travelers running multi-city weeks, the flag on the sign matters. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uniform

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Noun

The plan also calls for a law to expand the health benefits covered by the Black Car Fund, for which Uber, Lyft, livery and black car drivers are eligible.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of livery

Noun

The Cold Song offers a case study in how public broadcasters can preserve space for ambitious, international television at a time when commercial outfits are hedging their bets.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Banijay has partnered with Grupo Podpah, one of Latin America’s biggest creator and digital content outfits.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of outfit

Adjective

Because the switching happens thousands of times a second, the device can hold voltage steady, absorb a disturbance or operate in reverse, pushing power backward from batteries toward the grid.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
What everyday movements reveal Standing from a chair requires a stable base, enough ankle and hip mobility to shift your weight forward, lower body and core strength to lift yourself, and balance to keep you steady.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of steady

Verb

At the age of 93 in 2018, Saint, who had been so memorably attired in her classic films, appeared at the 90th Academy Awards ceremony to present the Oscar for Best Costume Design (Phantom Thread won).

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Definition of attire

Verb

A-list guests such as Hailey and Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, Ali and Jalen Brunson, and Shannon and Josh Hart (all garbed in all-black ensembles) could be seen in Instagram posts and photos published by Page Six.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Alongside it is Footsi (1979), a video in which two fingers garbed in little shoes and socks move across the artist’s body.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of garb

Verb

The seventh and eighth IROSA arrays on board the Cargo Dragon will be installed during spacewalks later this month and in early November.

— William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
In addition, the satellites are set to unfold their antennas and solar arrays.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

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