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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
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
An employee at a Gwinnett County Family Dollar store has been charged with a felony after a customer accused him of taking a picture up her dress with his phone, police say.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Anthony looked on, dressed in a suit and tie.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Jennifer Lopez turned heads in a nude optical illusion dress at the Office Romance premiere in New York City on June 2.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
An employee at a Gwinnett County Family Dollar store has been charged with a felony after a customer accused him of taking a picture up her dress with his phone, police say.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Verb
Faris and Jack were dressed to the nines for the occasion.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Anthony looked on, dressed in a suit and tie.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
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In other instances, a celebrity doesn’t rewear their original gown, instead opting for a recreation.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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Carolina Caroline star Samara Weaving glitters in a silver gown at the film's premiere on May 28 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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The scene was genuinely awful to watch, but the movie—a story of plague, passion, period costumes, and an unwashed man in a tunic skipping town to cure writer’s block—ended up thrilling us; the portrayal of two creative minds working together (and apart) was, oddly, familiar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Fans wear ruffled shirts, eye patches and other period costume elements at concerts, which are high-energy and theatrical and adorned with skulls and crossbones, tricorn hats, and anchors.—
Sofia Goldstein,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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But with Robinson’s hand up, Wembanyama missed a good look from inside the 3-point line just before time expired.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Montenegro and Albania are seen as the frontrunners among the Western Balkans, while Ukraine and Moldova are moving closer to opening formal membership talks.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Smooth, efficient, and impeccable, though at times, stiffly formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Both players had their heads bandaged and were substituted, for Chris Wood and Filip Jorgenson, after a stoppage of around five minutes.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Paramedics bandaged and dressed the boy's wounds as Caprio learned another child was also bleeding lower on the steps.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Columns and vaulted ceilings, Moroccan lamps, and fantastical rattan chairs decorate the relaxation room above ground, then there is a subterranean sauna, steam, and ice bath area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The satin ankle strap pumps feature a leather sole that is decorated with a pearl accessory at the bottom of the shoe.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Original frescoes were restored, marble was polished, and the color scheme was lightened up with a silver-and-blue palette accenting the white and cream walls.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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