outlandish costume

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outlandish
adjective
uk
/ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ/us
/ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ/
strange and unusual and difficult to accept ...
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costume
noun
uk
/ˈkɒs.tʃuːm/us
/ˈkɑː.stuːm/
the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history, or suitable for a ...
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(Definition ofoutlandishandcostumefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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John is annoyed by heroutlandishcostume, and will not dance with her.
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The group are famous for the outlandish costumes worn on stage.
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The most recognisable clowns are those that commonly wear outlandish costumes featuring distinctive makeup, colourful wigs, exaggerated footwear, and colourful clothing.
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Known for his showmanship, and outlandish costumes often incorporating a pink turban, several of his songs carried social or political themes.
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The show runs approximately one hour, contains 10-12 stories, and features outlandish costumes, puppets, and short films made by the group.
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Archery societies were set up across the country, each with its own strict entry criteria and outlandish costumes.
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She became a clownish figure who would invariably enter at unforeseen moments, wearing outlandish costumes which related to her almost mythical past experiences.
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The band increasingly performed their own material, and developed a reputation for outlandish costumes and special effects.
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They adopted their new identity whole-heartedly, wearing dog noses, dog masks, bone-shaped hats and other outlandish costumes.
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Professional soldiers of all three cities wear outlandish costumes and hairstyles that limit their usefulness in battle.
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Berle's highly visual style, characterized by vaudeville slapstick and outlandish costumes, proved ideal for the new medium.
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Underwood fronted the band, appearing in a number of outlandish costumes and masks.
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They disliked the actors parading around in outlandish costumes and make-up and introducing their large snorting automobiles to the quiet village, not leaving room for the horse and buggies.
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The two engaged in various comedic antics including making fun of their opponents, using strange exclusive phrases (the most notable being reek of awesomeness), and dressing in outlandish costumes.
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