as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all decked out in our finest outfits for the wedding
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After a sweet introduction from longtime friend and storied industry producer/musician Don Was, who talked about late-night visits to a Nashville Shoney's with the country icon, a humble Brooks, clad in his usual uniform of jeans and cowboy hat, walked the small stage holding a microphone.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
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The brilliant reds and gold of the willows and poplars and the bright yellows and pale greens of frostbitten underbrush stood out against the backdrop of the mountain slopes, which were clad in the darker green of spruce and pine and topped with a fall of snow from the last few nights.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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If dressing to impress is on your agenda, Renwick is the answer.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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When the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a plate and spoon some dressing over it.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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The show also figured out better than any show in recent memory how to adapt itself for a TV broadcast, with the kitties, as costumed by Tony winner Qween Jean, flitted all over the Radio City Musical Hall in New York, this year’s venue for the ceremony.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Mance went on to praise his stars Paul Anthony Kelly (who played Kennedy) and Sarah Pidgeon (who played Bessette) for their endless willingness to participate in the costuming process.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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For her walk down the aisle, Harriet wore a floor-length Emilia Wickstead gown with a long train and lace overlay.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The Adidas campaign star wore a brown halter gown by the American designer with a plunging neckline that landed at Mendes’ waist, augmented by a gold hardware embellishment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Most sailings include one or two formal nights on their itineraries, where guests are encouraged to dress up.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Julianne Hough, Nicole Scherzinger, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are all dressed up for the 79th annual Tony Awards on June 7 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, the vast majority eventually achieve the ability to toilet independently.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are ways to reduce human exposure to toilet plumes.—
John Crimaldi,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2022
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Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Deck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deck%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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