1
as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the whole house had been done up for Halloween
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up
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Recent Examples of do up
The chef’s counter, meanwhile, is done up in dark stone with moss-green stools.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
If there’s a tie-in anywhere between a momentous occasion and any four-wheeled vehicle, it’s usually done up with a special exterior graphics package, some higher-trim equipment, and even its very own badge.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Guest rooms and suites designed by Jonathan Adler are done up in colorful Palm Beach style, and even the family pup gets five-star treatment here with in-room dog beds, food and water bowls, and homemade treats.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
The adjoining Floral Salon is done up in pale pink and white tones, with frothy textures.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
If there’s a tie-in anywhere between a momentous occasion and any four-wheeled vehicle, it’s usually done up with a special exterior graphics package, some higher-trim equipment, and even its very own badge.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Guest rooms and suites designed by Jonathan Adler are done up in colorful Palm Beach style, and even the family pup gets five-star treatment here with in-room dog beds, food and water bowls, and homemade treats.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
The adjoining Floral Salon is done up in pale pink and white tones, with frothy textures.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do up
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Along with the release date, Netflix also shared a poster for the new season, depicting a pink-suited guard dragging an unidentified player across a floral backdrop and towards a black casket decorated with a pink bow.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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Carriers like Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand, and British Airways, in addition to more than 240 airports worldwide, have partnered with an organization called Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to provide travelers with an unseen disability, like autism, a lanyard decorated with sunflowers.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
28 Jan. 2025
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When they’re not clad in ski-gear and ensconced in protective helmets, Kendall has reached for outré furry R13 cowboy boots, bodycon by KHY, and Phoebe Philo outerwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
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Although Chalamet showing up to the London premier of A Complete Unknown on a Lime bike doesn’t come close to the effortless cool of Dylan jumping on his motorbike clad in leather, curly hair untamed and freewheeling up the highway to Newport.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Contrast this with the simplicity of the looks worn in the earlier years of the league.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
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His pilot is bald, but instead of wearing a bald cap, the star brought his razor to the set daily.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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For his landmark show, the stars showed up to lend their support: Padukone opened proceedings in an all-white ensemble adorned with necklaces, including a crucifix from Mukherjee’s jewelry line.—
Riddhi Doshi,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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While the original ensemble included a matching hat adorned with ribbons, Lipa traded it in for a statement necklace by Tiffany & Co., which was crafted with more than 200 carats of diamonds.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Investigators say video surveillance showed a white Volkswagen sedan reverse parking near Northwest 14th Street and 8th Avenue in Florida City at 9:14 p.m. Two men dressed in dark clothing exited the vehicle and walked west toward the scene, according to Jackson’s arrest affidavit.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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The video, which was posted on Nextdoor, shows a figure in a red mask with horns and dressed in all black clothing ring the front doorbell.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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Teen shooter kills student, then himself at Nashville high school In: South Carolina Lucia Suarez Sang Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Tens of thousands succumbed to disease, starvation and mining-related accidents, while others were killed as part of a larger genocide.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the last of those emergency dollars are being exhausted this fiscal year and won’t be available to help in the next two-year state budget, which Lamont will propose to lawmakers on Feb. 5.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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Two of those teenagers, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, lay flat on their backs at full time, exhausted by yet another 90 minutes.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The four-ingredient item can dress up so many dishes and simple ingredients.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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The blue and white striped pattern can be paired with sneakers or flats for a casual look or dressed up with heels.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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