as in elegant
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as in decorated
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 dressed
to put on one's best or formal clothes
got all dolled up for the party
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolled up
Adjective
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Given its elegant design and everyday practicality, this breezy dress can go just about anywhere.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026 -
Its beautiful white flowers make for an elegant addition to any yard.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Verb
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In a cozy room decorated with guitars on the wall and a keyboard by his side, Peter Frampton is smiling.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Allred described the space as more elevated than a typical dive bar pool hall, decorated with antique brass lighting, leather accents, and deep tones of red and purple.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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These are dressed with a creamy mixture of Parmesan, bacon, and collard greens.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Montenegro and Albania are seen as the frontrunners among the Western Balkans, while Ukraine and Moldova are moving closer to opening formal membership talks.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Smooth, efficient, and impeccable, though at times, stiffly formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Tents are adorned with explorer-style campaign furniture and Zanzibari trunks and illuminated by Earth tones that complement—but not compete with—the natural beauty of surrounding grasslands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The palace is a fantasia, with a courtyard that does not lead to any rooms and three towers topped by onion domes—the tallest of which was dedicated to Stockalper’s namesake, Kaspar, of the Three Magi, and adorned by symbols of the sun.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Lopez dressed up a black pair with heeled mules, while Jenner paired hers with a short-sleeve tee layered over a long-sleeve one and completed the outfit with flats.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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The larger federal action was still a budget-and-eligibility fight dressed up in the language of reform.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The linen material creates a flowy silhouette that’s easy to style down for casual wear, while the pleated details pair nicely with a blouse, blazer, or matching linen top for a dressier look.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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This luxurious midi is the ideal balance of dressy and effortless, thanks to its body-skimming bias cut, crew neckline, and thick, bra-friendly straps.—
Natalie LaBarbera,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Tactile wallpapers, four-poster beds draped in maroon velvets, the sort of excess that feels just right.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Standing together atop the first-place position, the two posed for photos with Hughes’ arm draped around Hernandez.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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“Dolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolled%20up. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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