doll up

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Recent Examples of doll up Pushing her to get dolled up daily just isn’t going to win you any points right now. Author: Wayne and Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 10 May 2020 Even fries are special at Attagirl, thin and crisp and dolled up with garlic-thyme butter and herbs or just dusted with salt and pepper. Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 27 Feb. 2020 Tarte Cosmetics: Get dolled up with up to 70% off marked down makeup with promo code SALE. Chelsea Stone, CNN Underscored, 27 Dec. 2019 The vainest city honor belonged to the Big Apple where New Yorkers spend an average of 38 minutes dolling up. Johnny Diaz, sun-sentinel.com, 29 Aug. 2019 See All Example Sentences for doll up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll up
Verb
  • The actor, 29, recently shared a photo on Instagram of himself wearing a denim jacket with colorful patches decorated in various symbols, including flowers and a peace sign.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The birthday girl, rocking a shimmery strapless gown, was serenaded by a live mariachi band, then presented with a multi-tier cake, decorated in sparklers and her name in frosting.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The second man was found lying on a bed fully dressed and wearing black gloves, police said.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
  • First, Osborne is snapped while dressed in a white suit, lovingly holding Washington's hand.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Featuring six unique designs adorned with rhinestones and dazzling details, these accessories—from purses to wallets— showcase the iconic PEEPS Bunny and Chick, adding a playful surprise to your Easter ensemble.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Enjoy the Hill Country Scenery and Trails Both locals and travelers love to frequent the stunning blue waters at Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, which offers 126 acres including shady trails and a crisp, clear swimming hole adorned with rope swings.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The versatile style can be dressed up or down, so style it with a T-shirt and sneakers or a blazer and kitten heels, depending on where you’re headed — compliments are guaranteed.
    Melony Forcier, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • With a filling of apples and mixed berries, Costco’s new apple berry pie is essentially the iconic apple pie dressed up for spring.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Doll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll%20up. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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