to the nines

phrase

1

: to perfection

2

: in a highly elaborate or showy manner

dressed to the nines

Examples of to the nines in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Next week, the Pink for a Purpose runway show will feature breast caner survivors and advocates dressed to the nines. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

In New York City, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin dress to the nines for the Angel Ball at Cipriani Wall Street, while Kate Middleton and Prince William share a smile during the Sultan of Oman’s state visit in Windsor, England. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

As someone who thinks NYE is a bit overrated, a wedding feels like the perfect excuse to dress up to the nines and celebrate. — Fred Sahai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

The new manager solved the Bang Records problem by walking into a Ninth Avenue warehouse and handing over $20,000 in cash to two mobsters dressed to the nines. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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