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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 decorating the kitchen house, Rollins focused on art by Charleston artists like Merton Simpson and William Halsey from the 1860s through the 1970s.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026 -
For a more subtle approach to decorating, these small flocked bunnies add a tasteful, minimalist nod to the season.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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For midsize brands like Jil Sander or Marni, the clothes are the thing, and both of those brands’ designers – Simone Bellotti and Meryll Rogge, respectively – are interested in dressing an actual client, with little regard for dazzling social media or trickle-down accessories.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The park also pointed out a Junior Ranger booklet's mention of female pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries dressing like men to hide among ship crews.—
Karin Brulliard,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The fall collection adds another brick, as Falcioni seeks to reignite the pleasure of toying with tailoring and dressing up.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Andrew and King Charles embraced the cowboy lifestyle, dressing up in cowboy hats and bolo ties while watching the Calgary Stampede during a visit to Canada in 1977.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Benioff had revealed over the summer that AI was already doing up to 50% of the work at the company.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Dec. 2025
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The good news, however, is that even casual fans of their music can enjoy and appreciate what Joseph and Dun are doing up there.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Dolling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolling%20up. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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