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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
But TikTok was full to bursting with people dressed up as a children’s choir honoring Serge Gainsbourg.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
Here are some recommendations — beyond dressing up the table — from another HGTV celebrity, designer Jasmine Roth.
🛏 Be a guest in your own home.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
This Amazon shopper raved about the versatility and convenience, saying it can be dressed up or down and washed without ironing.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
The shorter number easily dresses up or down for cold-weather gatherings, especially paired with knee-high boots and gold jewelry.
—Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
Here are some recommendations — beyond dressing up the table — from another HGTV celebrity, designer Jasmine Roth.
🛏 Be a guest in your own home.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
This Amazon shopper raved about the versatility and convenience, saying it can be dressed up or down and washed without ironing.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
The shorter number easily dresses up or down for cold-weather gatherings, especially paired with knee-high boots and gold jewelry.
—Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress up
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According to Goldy, a manager dressed in a floor-length silver-gray pleather gown, a typical selection at W Salon is at least $2,000.Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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All game, four fans dressed in Tatum USA jerseys sat next to Kerr along the visiting bench.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Peter Cushing returns as Van Helsing to do battle one last time with Lee, disguised here as an eccentric real estate magnate.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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How else are they supposed to disguise their car from the cops other than by haphazardly and conspicuously repainting it baby blue?Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jujube teas and jams, candied jujubes, and jujube supplements can be found online, in health food stores, or in local specialty markets.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Fifth course: Giant cream puff, sugared blackberries, caramel and candied pecans.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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Throughout the hour-long spectacle, Slate — clad in tuxedo shorts and a bow tie — once again proves that no one does quirky like her.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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Otherwise, factoring can mask the underlying problems.Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other stars spruce it up a bit … and probably for a lot less money.Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
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The rattler was coiled tightly and well camouflaged.Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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But the emotional intensity of the story, coupled with the weekly episode schedule, can’t camouflage the unevenness of the season’s pace.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Dress up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress%20up. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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