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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the whole house had been done up for Halloween
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up
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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
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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
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Tucci, clothed in luxurious vestments, plays Bellini, a cardinal wrestling with his own ambitions.Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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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
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Head to Good American’s website to shop the items Queen Latifah wears in the campaign.Mecca Pryor, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
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Bathrooms are closed, parking is limited and visitors should wear shoes in case of debris, city officials said.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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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
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As bats fly by the building steeple, an unlit Christmas tree covered in cobwebs adorns the stage.Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Last week, the airline exhausted the last $300 million available under its credit line.BYGreg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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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
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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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