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dressed up

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verb

past tense of dress up
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as in candied
to make more desirable dressed up the house with new windows and a paint job before putting it on the market

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
Adjective
  • Beyond its stylish design and expert craftsmanship, the home is built for comfort.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The star’s casual looks always find the right balance between stylish and functional.
    Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The grain of custom oak millwork is placed in contrasting directions on the kitchen cabinetry and the oversized panels cladding the breakfast nook wall around the custom sensuous banquette that is fabricated by Seventeen Second Design.
    Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
  • However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The duo attended the Carolina Herrera runway show in chic ensembles, with Willow looking the spitting image of her mom.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The secret to any chic capsule wardrobe is a go-to pair of denim—and during the spring and summer months, nothing is more casual-cool than white jeans outfits.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.
    James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Many were clad in stylish sneakers and sported neat braids.
    María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Held in the heart of Orlando, this elegant event celebrates resilience and hope, with all proceeds directly supporting vital services for survivors of trauma, violence, and abuse.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The Montecito Outdoor Pillow Cover, in particular, brings in a jolt of color and texture in one elegant design.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Now, as the former 2nd overall pick looks for a new home, his headlines were masked by the rumors spreading about the 2024 Winter Meetings about teammate Kyle Tucker.
    Tyler Small, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Candidates who masked the effects of international trade didn’t solve any retail problems.
    Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The Commanders improved to 10-5 for the first time since 1991 and now have a 94 percent chance to make the playoffs.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As Gomez became more comfortable in MLS and less shy around Miami’s star players, his output and final product drastically improved.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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