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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
Not everyone is thrilled by Dancoisne-Martineau's efforts to doll up the sites however.
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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
Pushing her to get dolled up daily just isn’t going to win you any points right now.
—Author: Wayne and Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 10 May 2020
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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
Pushing her to get dolled up daily just isn’t going to win you any points right now.
—Author: Wayne and Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 10 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll up
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Look to flea market finds to decorate with your harvest bounty.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Students took on more responsibility, leading cultural celebrations and decorating school halls.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Upon her arrival, the Princess of Wales — dressed in a gray suit and heels — received an overview of RAF Coningsby's work on recent operations, including activity in Poland to support NATO.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Photos emerged of rescue crews dressed in high-visibility vests, shocked worshippers and faith leaders embracing one another near the synagogue.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The egg itself sits on a rock-crystal base, which is shaped like a block of melting ice and adorned with even more diamonds and platinum.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Stretching to the pointed edge of the property is a 62-foot-long rectangular infinity pool adorned with mosaic tiles in swirling shapes that mimic the greenish glow of bioluminescence.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anrabess 2-piece Long Sleeve Knit Outfit The Anrabess Long Sleeve Knit Outfit combines the beauty of a sweater with the comfort of joggers to create a look that’s travel-ready and easy to dress up or down.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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This one from Lillusory will look great casually paired with leggings or jeans, or dressed up with a satin midi skirt.—
Kenedee Fowler,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Doll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll%20up. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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