full dress

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Recent Examples of full dress Another work of art created in captivity is an oil portrait of American First Lt. Louis M. Edens, in full dress uniform, done by an unknown Russian POW; both were serving time in a German camp. Mark Yost, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022 Christopher Joll described exactly what goes into the fitting of these full dress uniforms—not to mention the other eight different orders of dress that each officer is required to own upon graduating from Sandhurst. Sarah Mower, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2022 It’s all built on a soft sub roll with a full dress of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, vinegar, oil and brown mustard to keep things from getting too stiff and formal. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Aug. 2022 Wearing an animal print two-piece with sparkles and feathers, the JLo Beauty founder worked her way through a full dress rehearsal for the show, reported La Repubblica. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for full dress
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Noun
  • In fact, presidential paintings, from Washington to Obama, displayed in the White House, traditionally portray their subjects in business attire and formal poses.
    Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • From onstage wardrobes to around-the-grounds party attire and more, this year’s Coachella brought drama, theatricality, sheer looks and more.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Since arriving on Savile Row, the sons have worked with several high-profile costume designers on pieces for forthcoming productions.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Hire a really good costume designer and a really good art department.
    H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Ancient Rome is cool because of gladiators, Julius Caesar — and yes, the underlying lore of strength, bravery and epic feats of masculinity.
    Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
  • In many of Kim Won Suk’s dramas, there’s an inspiring character—one whose acts of kindness, compassion, bravery and loyalty motivates viewers to do the right thing in their own lives.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But 63% of the company’s apparel and accessories products are manufactured in Jordan, Vietnam, Cambodia or Indonesia; Trump had initially set tariff rates of 20%, 46%, 49% and 32%, respectively, on those nations.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In Season 1 of the HBO original series, Joel wore Wrangler several times, so the brand’s apparel was already in the show.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Those just coming for the scary-movie finery need to temper expectations.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Full dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full%20dress. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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