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Examples of do up in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web The models who approach are wearing Vuitton shoes and, in place of garments, Vuitton cloth: Since most pieces of the new collection aren’t ready, the models have been done up with dummy wraps and simple cuts that simulate the finished pieces’ movement and silhouette. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024 As Shelly begins one final performance done up in her feathers, glitter and rhinestones, a smoky ballad comes in and a familiar, husky voice rings out. Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024 Hagan took the car, capable of doing up to 330 mph across a 1,000-foot stretch, to the M1 Concourse to do a burnout for the crowd. Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2024 And there always seems to be a lot of work to be done up there. Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for do up 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do up
Verb
  • Even the bathrooms—lavishly stocked with Aesop products of every variety to enjoy in your enormous, high-pressure shower—are a thing of beauty, clad in salmon-pink tiles and decorated with sleek circular mirrors.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
  • On this day, families create special ofrendas (altars), decorate gravesites and offer toys, sweets or other items that the children enjoyed in life.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Tucci, clothed in luxurious vestments, plays Bellini, a cardinal wrestling with his own ambitions.
    Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Accompanied by a versatile backing band of no less than 30 musicians, Wonder — clad in demin and a black Detroit Tigers cap — soared through his extensive repertoire, showing off his formidable abilities as a musician as well as his love for his audience.
    Caryn Rose, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Head to Good American’s website to shop the items Queen Latifah wears in the campaign.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Bathrooms are closed, parking is limited and visitors should wear shoes in case of debris, city officials said.
    Kathryn Varn, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday — and is still making millions for her Japanese creators.
    Paula Ramon, Fortune Asia, 30 Oct. 2024
  • As bats fly by the building steeple, an unlit Christmas tree covered in cobwebs adorns the stage.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The 16th annual event had fashion and film buffs alike rubbing elbows inside the museum, many dressed in their Chanel finest, swapping stories of their favorite of Jackson’s movies.
    Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Pair the elevated pullover with beige trousers for a polished ‘fit, or dress it down with jeans for a more casual, yet chic, look.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • At their trial, prosecutors contended Erik and Lyle killed their parents in order to gain access to their inheritance early.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
  • That outbreak killed 10 people and sickened dozens more who ate deli meats processed at a Virginia plant that has since been permanently shut down.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • High society doyenne Julia (Kina Kantor) is exhausted by pretending to adore Fred (Michael Barrett Austin) after five long years of matrimony.
    Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Last week, the airline exhausted the last $300 million available under its credit line.
    BYGreg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This Amazon shopper raved about the versatility and convenience, saying it can be dressed up or down and washed without ironing.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The shorter number easily dresses up or down for cold-weather gatherings, especially paired with knee-high boots and gold jewelry.
    Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024

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“Do up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do%20up. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

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