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as in to dress
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we always like to dress up when going to parties
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as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the war was a fiasco that the administration tried to dress up as a triumph
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
the girls were dressed up in skirts or dresses, but the boys were wearing jeans
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Recent Examples of dress up
Of course, anyone who has been to Aspen knows that dressing up in your chicest and coziest winter outfits is half the fun, and Lopez in particular has not been disappointing on that front.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Be ready to dress up in your silver sequin dresses and blazers, as this is a fun, arty crowd.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The great thing about fur (or faux fur) hats is that they can be dressed up or down.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2024
Versatile and so easy to dress up or down, pair this all-season essential with a basic tee, sweater, or blazer for any activity on your trip itinerary.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Be ready to dress up in your silver sequin dresses and blazers, as this is a fun, arty crowd.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The great thing about fur (or faux fur) hats is that they can be dressed up or down.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2024
Versatile and so easy to dress up or down, pair this all-season essential with a basic tee, sweater, or blazer for any activity on your trip itinerary.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress up
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For a recent two-week stretch, the Blue Jackets opted to dress 11 forwards and make Labanc a healthy scratch, which had to sting.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, a nearby firefighter battling the blaze — shown dressed in gear from head to toe and holding a hose spraying water on a burning home — calls the scared dog up to them and calms the pet down by patting it on the head, while still hosing down the home with their other hand.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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After all, the film’s ending organically set up an Invisible Woman movie, as Elisabeth Moss’ Cecilia used an invisibility suit to disguise the murder of her abuser as suicide.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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Having been itching for some neighbors more along their wavelength, cop Danny (Scotsman Sam Heughan trying very hard to disguise his native accent), and yoga instructor Becka (Australian Jessica De Gouw allowed to use her own) waste little time in introducing themselves.Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
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The nose exhibits golden raisin, unsweetened chocolate, caramel, vanilla, candied orange zest, roasted nuts, and subtle floral/potpourri notes.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The bakery’s Brownie Wreaths, like the one Gardener served, are made from a dark chocolate fudge-like brownie topped with a toasted honey dark chocolate ganache and decorated with fruit — fresh, candied and dried.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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By the time Post Malone came on stage and knocked out his high-energy, crowd-pleasing set while clad in a Luke Combs T-shirt and cutoff jorts, the air was dry and cool.Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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The interior, clad with carbon-fiber extras, has the seats and dashboard both swathed in dark-brown leather.Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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Wearing a look inspired by Barbie herself, Margot Robbie dolls up at this year's Gotham Awards on Nov. 27 in N.Y.C. 43 of 80 Night to Remember Bradley Cooper waves to onlookers outside of the 2023 Gotham Awards in New York City on Nov. 27.Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
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To further doll up your kitchen, Hilton’s main cutlery set features eight luxuriously golden knives with soft pink handles and gold accents.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
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Readers looking for the most recent information regarding masking from the CDC can be found here, according to a statement.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
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The metrics had masked the messier human experience.Ron Carson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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The company also sells various accessories that go in between the panels to spruce them up, like wine racks, shelves, and hooks.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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But North Korean troops appear to be learning from their mistakes, the Ukrainian soldiers added, by becoming more adept at camouflaging near forested lines.Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Pesky pimples, fine lines exacerbated by dehydration, and redness are difficult to camouflage — but there’s a secret weapon solution that’s quietly winning over makeup artists and industry insiders: Lancôme’s Dual Finish Powder Foundation.Katie McBroom, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Dress up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress%20up. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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