dolling up

present participle of doll up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolling up
Verb
  • The mantelpiece is the perfect stage for fall decorating, offering an easy way to bring autumn indoors with rustic vibes and warm hues.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • How soon is too soon to kick off fall decorating?
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Renowned for being intimately involved in every aspect of his brand until his final days, Armani leaves behind a profound legacy in the fashion world, from dressing some of the biggest stars to building one of the industry’s most transformative and enduring labels.
    Essence, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Under Capri’s ownership, Colman and Choi have worked closely to build momentum at Jimmy Choo, dressing celebrities on- and off-screen; adding variety to the footwear mix, and building up the handbag category, which now accounts for a large part of sales.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Where Old-World Wallpaper Works Best Historically, wallpaper began adorning cupboard interiors and modest rooms of merchant homes.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • And for years running up to the current era, this has applied to sponsors adorning cars and tracks with their logos.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Whether on vacation with the family, attending award and sporting events or dressing up for Halloween, the busy star prefers spending as much time as possible with her kids.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Some of these garnishes are also dressing up orange wine, a trending summer beverage.
    Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • After all, though TikTok may tell you that everyone is doing up their dorm rooms at the cost of roughly a new car, in reality, the average family spend (according to a RetailMeNot poll) is a much less jaw-dropping $598.
    Alex Apatoff, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Dolling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolling%20up. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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