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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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Over the holidays, all of Victoria and David's children celebrated Christmas together and everyone snapped tons of stylish photos to prove it.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025 -
This stylish Kendra Scott bracelet makes a statement with its small heart and stretches to accommodate many wrist sizes.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Chiara de Rege’s recent client, a professional couple with a growing family, were charmed by a wall covering from the designer’s Maison C line, cladding a washroom in their former home with the pattern.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
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The retro trend of cladding your rooms with wallpaper actually harkens further back to centuries past, when fine homes were showcases for pastoral murals in elegant gathering rooms.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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This chic mini wallet is crafted from premium Saffiano leather, known for its durability against scratches, stains, and daily wear.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Expect chic picks from all of the usual mainstays: The Row’s sleek Sofia bag with its crisp gold hardware and structured shape is tailor-made for the loyal minimalist.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 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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Interior Designers Storie Collective Functional and elegant, this spacious family kitchen by Storie Collective features a large island and gorgeous stone aplenty.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2025
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This sheer fragrance is the perfume equivalent of a crisp white button-down—refined, elegant, and understated (and works well both on its own or layered).—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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Two new photos released by police show the suspect masked with a hood in the backseat of a vehicle and wearing a jacket walking on the street.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
8 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Finally healthy and a catalyst in the Panthers’ improved pass rush, Wonnum has gained a deeper perspective — and a wealth of medical knowledge — over the year since his initial injury.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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But the Blackhawks are usually the Wild’s tonic, and the Wild improved to 14-0-1 against them in the past 15 meetings.—
Michael Russo,
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 10 Feb. 2025.
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