DOLL UP Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

doll up

verb

Definition of doll up

as in to decorate

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming if you were to doll up those Shaker-style rooms, you'd ruin their simple elegance

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as in to dress

to put on one's best or formal clothes got all dolled up for the party

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Recent Examples of doll up To further doll up your kitchen, Hilton’s main cutlery set features eight luxuriously golden knives with soft pink handles and gold accents. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023 Not everyone is thrilled by Dancoisne-Martineau's efforts to doll up the sites however. — Julia Buckley, CNN, 5 May 2021 Make your little one’s Christmas morning by picking this doll up from under the tree. — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 16 Dec. 2020 To doll up that campfire treat, Dieguez recommended adding a strawberry or roasting some sugary marshmallow Peeps. — René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 11 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for doll up

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Per Artnet, the interiors are decorated with pieces by KAWS, Josh Sperling, and Arsham himself, though none of the art is included in the sale.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Leaders design the program, issue the invitation, announce the values, decorate the room, and expect the feeling to follow.

— Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026

Definition of decorate

Verb

He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
While male figures adorn the bills, recent years have seen the signatures of powerful women like Janet Yellen, Lynn Malerba, Azie Taylor Morton, and Rosa Gumataotao Rios quietly circulate on trillions of dollars.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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Featuring a subtle platform for extra height, soft fabric straps to prevent irritation, and an OrthoLite footbed to withstand long hours on your feet, these flip-flops are perfect for dressing up or down without having to compromise on comfort.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
This one has officially earned a spot in my suitcase as it can be styled as coverup or dressed up with heels.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 11 July 2026

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