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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
Speaking on Friday, though, Guardiola did up the ante slightly.
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Sam Lee, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
The grand dining room, which sports double-height ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, has been done up in red velvet, with herringbone floors and textured walls hand-brushed with gold leaf.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Named for Napoleon’s second wife who reigned over the city, the hotel is done up in a classic style, with 101 rooms and suites, Maxim’s Restaurant, and L’Aiglon Bar.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Both stars were done up in their diva best for the meeting, which took place in the venue built for Dion's 2003 A New Day residency.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Sam Lee, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
The grand dining room, which sports double-height ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, has been done up in red velvet, with herringbone floors and textured walls hand-brushed with gold leaf.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Named for Napoleon’s second wife who reigned over the city, the hotel is done up in a classic style, with 101 rooms and suites, Maxim’s Restaurant, and L’Aiglon Bar.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Both stars were done up in their diva best for the meeting, which took place in the venue built for Dion's 2003 A New Day residency.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Neely Nights is a display that involves neighbors on Neely Street pitching in and decorating their own front lawns.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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In addition to its official appearances, the bald eagle can be seen today decorating all sorts of patriotic merchandise, serving as the mascot for hundreds of schools and even flying over major sporting events.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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One rumor covers a camera area clad in aluminum rather than glass, though it’s thought that the majority of the iPhone’s rear will still be made of glass.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Onstage, clad in Punjabi attire, Diljit was charming and assured, his every smile and twirl of his mustache setting the crowd into a wave of applause and cheers.Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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Phillips also recreated a pair of 1965 Levi’s Super Slims for film that Dylan wore.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Neal’s lawyer argued that Hopkins was wearing a tool belt that included blunt objects and a closed pocketknife, making the homicide self-defense.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Clooney spared no accessory, adorning her look with gold dangling earrings, gold-and-white bangles, and a pair of oversized square sunglasses.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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This awe-inspiring exhibit features a glowing, two-story Victorian-style gingerbread house in the hotel's grand lobby, adorned with more than 1,900 pounds of candies.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Three tiered aft decks include a beach club, two pools, a gym, and a sauna, while the forward section is reserved for the owner’s suite with an office, dressing room, ensuite, and private foredeck.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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He was dressed in civilian clothes, wearing a maroon sweater over a light-colored shirt, and a pair of chinos.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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While all 379 passengers on the commercial flight were safely evacuated, five crew members aboard the Coast Guard plane were killed.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Pyle has survived countless motorcycle accidents and a few plane crashes, one of which killed members of his band.Jim Clash, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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With its high cost of living, political tensions and often exhausting hustle culture, there are numerous reasons Americans seek a different lifestyle in another country.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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Tempers flared at times while senators also added levity at times to the exhausting exercise.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Husband takes on wife's dare to dress up as character from beloved holiday classic in NYC.Fox News, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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La Ligne Velvet Wide-leg Pants $325 at Net-a-Porter The easiest way to dress up a look is with a sumptuous texture like velvet.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Do up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do%20up. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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