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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The classic circular design showcases preserved purple blooms with natural texture and a rustic yet elegant aesthetic that complements everything from French country to farmhouse decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Massini decorated the wall with symbols from Louboutin’s life, like Egyptian pyramids, boats, and coffee cups, all in a chalky blue and white.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each of its 10 rooms is decorated a little differently, but all offer that signature Florida Keys flair.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Menu highlights include a yellowtail tiradito appetizer dressed in aji amarillo and finished with red onion relish, nori oil and a yucca chip; a bluefin tuna roll with Honeycrisp apple, shiso, shallots, horseradish and aged tamari; and creatively adorned nigiri pieces.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Every luncheon, potluck, and brunch spread could use a simple, delicious fruit salad, like this lightly dressed one.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jason Ignacio White, a former Noma chef and fermentation director, delivered a formal demand letter to Redzepi calling for industry reform, including fair wages, the end of unpaid labor and stronger protections against harassment and retaliation.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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Defense attorneys have argued that antifa is an ideology and not a formal organization to which the defendants belong.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The website’s background is now adorned with a grid of T’s.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Constructed out of poplar timber, the openings are festooned with gingerbread details handpainted and adorned by Wally Whitehurst.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This off-the-shoulder dress is a solid in-between option, since it can be dressed up with wedges or dressed down with flat sandals.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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If someone is dressed up in a space that is dressed down, for instance, there’s humor to it.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The AirEssentials French Rib collection is a slightly dressier take on the brand’s signature ultra-soft fabric.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jeans and flats are a perfect dressy-ish combo that puts your comfort first.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On the other side of the living area was my and my husband’s room, with a king bed draped in netting, an en-suite bathroom with two stone sinks, live-edge wood counters, and a rain shower with a large window to outside, and a larger terrace with a hammock.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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During spring, the small town is draped in daffodils and temperatures are mild.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Dolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolled%20up. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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