How to Use in costume in a Sentence
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Cox didn’t even show up in costume until the fourth episode.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2023
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Some workers dressed in costume and tried to keep the mood festive.
—Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2022
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Those in costume will get a discount at $5 while adults will pay $9.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2022
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The snap showed Grande in costume, wearing her gown and tiara while holding a scepter in her hand.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
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All three stars were in costume in white lab coats with stethoscopes around their necks.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
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David Corenswet gets dressed as Superman one boot at a time in the first look at the actor in costume.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
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The first part of the clip showed the two rehearsing and singing on stage in costume — but from there, the sketch turned into a bit of a farewell between the two.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2023
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The first part of the clip showed the two rehearsing and singing on stage in costume — but from there, the sketch turned into a bit of a farewell between the two.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2023
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But plans changed once the two women were on set and in costume as their respective dolls.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
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The video shows a group of characters in costume skipping and running through a park.
—Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2023
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Straight man dressing up in costume and lip-synching on stage?
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 June 2023
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Straight man dressing up in costume and lip-synching on stage?
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 June 2023
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Some dogs came in costume; others came only in their fur coats.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022
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And a zoo in China says its bears aren't humans in costume, but the internet isn't so sure.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2023
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Many celebrities dress in costume to roam the convention floor.
—Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2022
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Once in costume, Baker does pullups on a hanging pipe then lands on a mattress.
—Amos Barshad, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023
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In July 2021, Netflix released a first look at Staunton in costume.
—Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2022
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The unveiling of an actor in costume as Superman is a rare affair, akin to the first look at a new James Bond.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
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Raffle tickets with prizes are available for those who show up in costume.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 May 2023
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Guests are encouraged, though not required, to come dressed in costume.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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Set photos from the New York City shoot have emerged online, offering a first look at the 28-year-old actor in costume.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024
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Rembrandt liked getting his sitters to dress up in costume.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 17 June 2023
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North was also praised by her mom, who shared images of North in costume on Instagram.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
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The film became a cult favorite, with fans attending in costume and bringing props.
—Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022
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All seven men onstage wore dark-blue suits with white shirts and red ties—in costume, at least, Trump was everywhere.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2023
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In later videos, Lilah and Jackson could be seen going up to houses with other kids in costume.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022
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Some sat stunned on the sidewalk, still trying to process the night's events, while groups of stragglers still in costume wandered down streets as police blocked off the entrances to the alleys.
—Thomas Maresca, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2022
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Before the show even begins, you’re seated alone on stage in costume on the turntable, staring silently at the audience.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2023
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Bystander video from the scene showed a large emergency and police response in the district as a crowd of people, some in costume, were still gathered at the scene.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2022
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Gaga is believed to be playing DC’s Harley Quinn, and the images, which offer the first look at the actress in costume and full makeup for her role, appear to back this up.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2023
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