to the nines
phrase
1
: to perfection
2
: in a highly elaborate or showy manner
dressed to the nines
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Stars like Tom Hanks, Paul McCartney (who was rumored to perform at the reception), Steven Spielberg, Paul Rudd, Selena Gomez and others were seen exiting the wedding dressed to the nines.
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Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The couple was spotted out in New York City dressed to the nines on Friday, July 3, as guests began rolling into Madison Square Garden for the pop star and football player's nuptials.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
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Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The couple was spotted out in New York City dressed to the nines on Friday, July 3, as guests began rolling into Madison Square Garden for the pop star and football player's nuptials.
—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
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“To the nines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20nines. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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