Examples of play up in a Sentence
that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings
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The natural movement of wavy and curly hair can also play up the cut’s textured, undone vibe, Timperley notes.
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
The best collaborations should elevate both parties, playing up each partner’s respective strengths and combining for a product that brings new consumers to the fold.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Pagliocca had a vision for the 2025 team — a group that could sling 3-pointers and play up-tempo offense while running through Reese and Kamilla Cardoso on both ends of the court.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Slugger Aaron Judge has turned his play up to a new level, and he's been the vocal leader of the team, as expected.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
The best collaborations should elevate both parties, playing up each partner’s respective strengths and combining for a product that brings new consumers to the fold.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Pagliocca had a vision for the 2025 team — a group that could sling 3-pointers and play up-tempo offense while running through Reese and Kamilla Cardoso on both ends of the court.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Slugger Aaron Judge has turned his play up to a new level, and he's been the vocal leader of the team, as expected.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20up. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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