getups

noun

Definition of getupsnext
plural of getup
1
as in costumes
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation went to the prom in some elaborately beaded getup

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2
as in designs
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the wine book's getup is pretty standard, with wines being arranged according to country of origin

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  1. layouts
  2. formats
  3. motifs
  4. compositions
  5. themes
Noun
  • Cabin layouts also vary—some are much more suited to mobility needs than others.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, concierge staff should know flight statuses, airport layouts and alternative routes in case of disruptions.
    Pascal Bélanger, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • The holiday set was recently released on physical formats, and fans of the singer—both old and new—clearly rushed to pick up a copy.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Data collected from multiple sources often has mismatched formats or conflicting entries.
    Max (Chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of formats
Noun
  • The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Graphic Tees with Fun Internet Sayings Carter also critiqued graphic tees emblazoned with quirky internet sayings, comparing their rise to the with mustache motifs.
    Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • The clays chosen had mineralogical compositions similar to those found in historical LE samples.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • And the only thing that’s deliberately stylized is the fairy-tale compositions.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of compositions
Noun
  • Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Both Hanukkah and Christmas center on the transformative power of light and hope, embodying themes of faith and perseverance during adversity thanks to God’s divine ever-present love and concern for humankind.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of themes
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“Getups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getups. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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