Examples of play up in a Sentence
that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings
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Making matter worse is the fact that George didn't play up to his usual standards.
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Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Thanks to its clean and simple lines and flattering cut, the dress subtly accentuates the midsection, providing comfort and definition.
Empire waist
The sweetheart neckline on the empire waist style of an empire waist dress plays up the bust and neckline, which lengthens the upper body.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The Richardson, Texas native was named the league’s preseason Freshman of the Year and played up to the expectations after returning from the high ankle sprain that kept him sidelined for eight games.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Rogen and Goldberg play up the access in a number of ways, from the celebrity guest stars and cameos that inundate every episode, to shooting in iconic L.A. locations like the Beverly Hilton, Musso & Frank’s, and all over the backlots.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
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Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Thanks to its clean and simple lines and flattering cut, the dress subtly accentuates the midsection, providing comfort and definition.
Empire waist
The sweetheart neckline on the empire waist style of an empire waist dress plays up the bust and neckline, which lengthens the upper body.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The Richardson, Texas native was named the league’s preseason Freshman of the Year and played up to the expectations after returning from the high ankle sprain that kept him sidelined for eight games.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Rogen and Goldberg play up the access in a number of ways, from the celebrity guest stars and cameos that inundate every episode, to shooting in iconic L.A. locations like the Beverly Hilton, Musso & Frank’s, and all over the backlots.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20up. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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