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

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

Haaland, who has already caught the world’s attention with his sprawling collection of Hermès bags and relatable love for a tacky trinket, was dressed to the nines. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Fans were naturally curious when photos of celebrities dressed to the nines while making their way out of the rehearsal dinner started popping up, so Amy Schumer seized the moment and jokingly posted her own ‘fit. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

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. — Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

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