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as in decked (out)
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as in dressed
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 disguised
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 candied
to make more desirable
dressed up the house with new windows and a paint job before putting it on the market
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as in clad
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 Synonyms for dressed up
Adjective
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This hat offers a throwback ‘90s look while keeping you stylish and protected.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025 -
Rough-hewn Vincent compliments Michelle, who is as stylish and trim as ever.—
Armond White,
National Review,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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But from Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina to Carrie Bradshaw and, unashamedly, this writer right here, the case has been made time and time again for the chic capri.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Highlands Highlands is famously one of North Carolina’s chicest mountain towns—complete with luxury hotels (looking at you, Old Edwards Inn & Spa), unique boutique properties (like Highlander Mountain House and Outpost Inn), and a main street populated with charming galleries and boutiques.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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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
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Many were clad in stylish sneakers and sported neat braids.—
María Magdalena Arréllaga,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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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
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Medium-bodied, there is very good acidity, impressive freshness, and an elegant finish with good persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Palvin, 31, opted for an elegant strapless gown with an asymmetrical ruffled skirt.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, a decent headline payrolls gain in February of 151,000 masked some underlying trouble spots for the economy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of masked, armed Hamas fighters lined up near the stage, which was decorated with Palestinian flags and banners of militant factions.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With Friday’s victory, the Heat improved to 9-20 this season against teams currently with a winning record.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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In reading, both fourth and eighth graders’ results are down from 2022, while in math, fourth-grade scores have not improved since before the pandemic and eighth-grade scores are at their lowest in decades.—
Thibaut Delloue,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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