as in attire
dressy clothing
suburban teens in full dress for the prom at the country club
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Recent Examples of full dress
Their joint photo was accompanied by one individual snap each of King Frederik, 55, and Queen Mary, 52, in their gala finery — the King in the Navy’s full dress uniform and the Queen in a deep green gown with lace sleeves and a high neck.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
This year at the St. Patrick’s Day parades, applaud them when marching by in full dress uniforms.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2024
Thursday, at 2 p.m., the Blue Angels will practice over Pensacola Beach, with a full dress rehearsal on Friday with flight demonstrations and civilian aerobatic performances starting at noon, with the Blue Angels to follow at 2 p.m.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 29 June 2023
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
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
This year at the St. Patrick’s Day parades, applaud them when marching by in full dress uniforms.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2024
Thursday, at 2 p.m., the Blue Angels will practice over Pensacola Beach, with a full dress rehearsal on Friday with flight demonstrations and civilian aerobatic performances starting at noon, with the Blue Angels to follow at 2 p.m.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 29 June 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full dress
Noun
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According to statewide court guidance and the Texas Courts of Appeals, participants are expected to wear business or business casual attire.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Do not wear any political shirts, hats, buttons or other attire featuring candidates or ballot initiatives.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Her critique also reflected (and amplified) a widespread suspicion—that trans femininity was always a performance, a costume.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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One of the most impressive aspects of Smith’s costume design is the fact that each character, no matter how small, has their own distinct look that still feels of a piece with the overall world.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tour the city’s downtown area with Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tour to learn all about the spirits who haunt the old Canfield Casino and Hattie’s restaurant, uncover the legend of the Witch of Saratoga, and test your bravery by taking a seat in the Saratoga Springs Devil’s Chair.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Fire Country, bravery means everything — even at the risk of family.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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While apparel may be the focus this fall, Del Toro is still best known for its shoes.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Children’s apparel outlet Carter’s is shuttering 150 locations across North America to help generate savings and improve profitability, citing higher costs from tariffs and investments in product to remain competitive.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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And so this is the first time … rapping in our regalia.—
Jack Cooksey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Showcasing more than 5,300 objects from the young king’s tomb, including his iconic death mask and glittering royal regalia, the new section of the vast museum here on the outskirts of Cairo is expected to draw millions of visitors every year.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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The lot of us, dressed in our finery, descend upon the event, bidding a quick hello to Ronson and earning some stares from the upstate locals, confused by our presence—and matching outfits.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those in the market for some fresh fall finery are in luck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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But according to a new analysis by Climate Central, climate change is threatening the optimal conditions that help elite runners break world records and amateurs achieve their personal bests.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Wilsons enjoyed their first Easter as a family of six, with everyone donning their Sunday best.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Full dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full%20dress. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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