DOLLING UP Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

dolling up

verb

present participle of doll up

as in decorating

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 dressing

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

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In one episode, a Trump-supporting Karen even gets staunchly liberal Grace a job decorating his Oval Office.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of decorating

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Homemaker extraordinaire Martha Stewart has apologized for dressing as a homeless person for Halloween.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
His bandmates also got in on the New York theme, dressing as city landmarks and icons, including the Statue of Liberty, Andy Warhol and Anna Wintour.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of dressing

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Chacón went all out, wearing Belle’s signature yellow ball gown, a pair of matching yellow opera gloves and a glittering tiara adorning her elaborate hairstyle.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Additional details include facade perforations adorning the upper pavilion edges and walls, maintaining a feeling of openness between the courtyard spaces and the adjacent streets.

— News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2026

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The Gossip Girl alum, whose on-screen alter ego was rarely one to shy away from a fabulous party and who, IRL, famously styles herself, has long shared that affinity for dressing up.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
But dressing up for Kardashian is also about designer glamour.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of dressing up

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