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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Adjective
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The two front doors open to reveal ample storage that expands to the back of the table, making this a piece that adds both an elegant and functional touch to a hallway or foyer.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026 -
Guests were served canapes including a surprisingly brilliant mango and mung bean tartare plus chicken teriyaki kebabs, all washed down with elegant Hugo Spritz and espresso martinis.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Yet Austin Reaves decorated with bricks.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The office itself leans toward old-school classicism, its conference and sitting rooms decorated with museum-quality Hudson River School paintings and 19th-century antiques.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Matthew, 56, wore a blue suit, casual shoes and a white shirt sans tie for their date night, while Camila, 43, dressed in a loose-fitting all-black outfit with white sneakers.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Then The Hills alum, dressed like the Caped Crusader, leads a diverse group of residents into the courtroom to throw tomatoes and take back their city.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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This ritual, known as 'Sukye-sik,' is a formal ceremony where followers vow to live according to Buddhist teachings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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For years, conservative politicians and commentators have portrayed it as a coordinated extremist threat, though law enforcement assessments have generally described it as decentralized and lacking formal leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Her piece is a simple lycra zip-up unitard, adorned with tennis ball pockets on either thigh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Either is delicious dressed up with onion, ketchup, brown sugar and molasses, and the secret ingredient, Worcestershire sauce.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Lionel Richie, Charlotte Tilbury and Edward Enninful are all dressed up for the 2026 King's Trust Gala in New York City on April 29.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Perfect for all of your dressy occasions, these wide-leg dress pants are comfortable to wear, thanks to their elastic waistband and loose design.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Per the dress code, no umbrellas are allowed, and guests are recommended to bring clear rain ponchos to shield their colorful, dressy looks from the weather.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Indiscernible shapes draped across mannequins, severed sleeves in electric hues, deconstructed pants and endless interactions of athletic forms in morphing neon suits.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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One of his favorites has its legs draped over the edge of a shelf, eyes rolled up, looking tired and relaxed.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
11 May 2026
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“Dolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolled%20up. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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