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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
what a lovely dress you're wearing today!
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as in clothes
covering for the human body
a businessman who is very conservative in his dress
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress
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as in formal
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in to costume
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in to clothe
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dress
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Everything was white: her skin, her dress, the lining of her coffin, the thin ribbons that formed little bows on the cuffs of her sleeves.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
The event concluded with a performance by members of the 501st Legion, an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars, who, dressed as Stormtroopers and Darth Vader, guided attendees to the closing cocktails.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Keep reading to find the 20 best deals from this under-the-radar Abercrombie sale, where select travel dresses, pants, and more are up to 62 percent off.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Everything was white: her skin, her dress, the lining of her coffin, the thin ribbons that formed little bows on the cuffs of her sleeves.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some dressed as their favorite superheroes, others in their long johns, while the bravest runners just wore fur bikinis and jockstraps.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
The event concluded with a performance by members of the 501st Legion, an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars, who, dressed as Stormtroopers and Darth Vader, guided attendees to the closing cocktails.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
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Every gown tells a story, and each client becomes part of an ever-evolving narrative.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her mother, dressed in a teal gown, mustered the strength to rise from her hospital bed and embraced her daughter as the bride-to-be wiped tears from her eyes.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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In July 2024 fans noticed that the black-and-gold costume Swift wore for an Eras Tour show in Milan was very Reputation-coded.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Production creatives include Mark Walters as set designer; costumes are being created by Hugh Durrant, who has already begun creating Clary’s finery — setting the production back $1.298 million for Clary’s dozen or more costume changes; Ron Briggs; Teresa Nolton; and Mike Coltman.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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She is known for bold eye aesthetics which ease dramatic pigment into cohesive, statement-making looks.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Create the cutest spring look—and save up to 53%—with this beautiful flowy dress, white sneakers, and a straw tote bag.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Jason Rick Decorative wallpaper accents the formal dining room.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2025
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As a formal statement of disapproval, censure is about the worst punishment for a misbehaving House member short of removing them from office.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rescuers rushed her to the ICU, where the team treated her wounds, bandaged her paws and gave her medications to soothe her pain, officials said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost four straight, while the Green Bay Packers — a popular sleeper pick a month ago — are all bandaged up.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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In Christianity the egg symbolizes rebirth and resurrection with the tradition of decorating eggs dating back centuries, while egg hunts and egg rolling have become popular and beloved western customs especially enjoyed by kids.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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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
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Loungewear sets are a common airport outfit, but Markle’s striped button-down shirt and matching flared pants looked comfortable, but also polished enough to wear to work or dinner.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Plus, like all Essie polishes, the creamy formula is vegan, salon-quality, and priced affordably.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The film’s stars, including Robert Pattinson, attired the best threads for the red carpet occasion, posing for photos ahead of the film’s screening.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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