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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
what a lovely dress you're wearing today!
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as in clothes
covering for the human body
a businessman who is very conservative in his dress
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress
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as in formal
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in to costume
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in to clothe
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dress
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The retailer is secretly full of luxe silk dresses, pants, skirts, and more, starting at just $20.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Continuing her method of dressing, in keeping with the film’s period setting, Robbie wore a light green satin coatdress with a corset-style bodice and clip fasteners down the middle.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Kate posed in a green wrap dress outside the Manhattan building.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The retailer is secretly full of luxe silk dresses, pants, skirts, and more, starting at just $20.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
At one point, officials claimed Fullerton fans were blowing a whistle in the stands and separately issued a yellow card on an adult on the sidelines who was not dressed in Fullerton colors and didn’t appear to be an official member of the team.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Continuing her method of dressing, in keeping with the film’s period setting, Robbie wore a light green satin coatdress with a corset-style bodice and clip fasteners down the middle.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
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Madison Beer showed off a sultry look on the red carpet, donning a leek, form-fitting black gown with thin straps, a keyhole cutout at the bust and a trailing train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Styled by Genesis Webb, the gown is a custom piece from Mugler by Miguel Castro Freitas.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Ten feet away from him, a man walked around dressed in a Pokémon costume.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Given that the Ash clan came from a far darker place psychologically and historically than the Wind Traders, Scott wanted their costumes and accessories to go in an entirely different direction.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2026
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Paint Baseboards Paint your baseboards for a clean look with sharp lines.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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The statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Brett Igo, Coast Guard Northeast District investigation oversight coordinator, will serve as the lead investigating officer, receiving evidence and testimony using formal rules and procedures.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony coincides with the arrival of the Olympic torch relay and the formal gathering of athletes from around the world.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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The first night you’re bandaged, though not as much as people might think.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Later, still bandaged and bleeding, Martinez was arrested by the FBI on charges of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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One of the lawsuits named Bill Elliott, decorated Celina High School football coach, who is Caleb Elliott’s father.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Throughout 2026, travelers can book experiences ranging from baking and cocktail-making to floristry and cake decorating.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Set on a leafy corner of Recoleta, close enough to the action but removed from the tourist hubbub, Sofitel is polished without being stuffy, the kind of place where everyone looks put-together even at breakfast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many are polished enough to appear legitimate at first glance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Photos from airports reviewed by USA TODAY from the USA TODAY Network, Reuters and Getty Images taken during the holiday travel season showed that flyers were largely attired in outfits ranging from casual to business casual.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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Turkey Trot events The S3 Turkey Trot, which includes three race options, features thousands of participants attired in costumes ahead of the Nov. 27 parade.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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