1
as in decorated
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the whole house had been done up for Halloween
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as in dressed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws
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as in killed
to use up all the physical energy of
all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up
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Recent Examples of done up
Need some classic rock (done up Broadway style)?
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The former, which is stunt car number three from filming, is done up in a Lamborghini Diablo Candy Pearl Orange, while the latter is finished in glossy black and chrome.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
The 139 rooms, suites, and residences are done up in neutral earth tones inspired by the hotel’s natural setting; most have terraces and balconies with mountain views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
That's being – that's being done up on the Hill between the Senate and House and the White House.
—CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Studios, cottages, and guest homes are done up in contemporary cowboy-chic decor, and nightly rates include accommodations, full daily breakfast and dinner (including beverages), and activities like biking, kayaking, fishing, and wine tastings at local vineyards.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The upside is that these rooms are very affordable, and all are done up in contemporary colors and understated decor.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The 65 guest rooms and suites are done up in a contemporary style—the suites feature furnished terraces that seem to float between the sea and sky.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The former, which is stunt car number three from filming, is done up in a Lamborghini Diablo Candy Pearl Orange, while the latter is finished in glossy black and chrome.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
The 139 rooms, suites, and residences are done up in neutral earth tones inspired by the hotel’s natural setting; most have terraces and balconies with mountain views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
That's being – that's being done up on the Hill between the Senate and House and the White House.
—CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Studios, cottages, and guest homes are done up in contemporary cowboy-chic decor, and nightly rates include accommodations, full daily breakfast and dinner (including beverages), and activities like biking, kayaking, fishing, and wine tastings at local vineyards.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The upside is that these rooms are very affordable, and all are done up in contemporary colors and understated decor.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The 65 guest rooms and suites are done up in a contemporary style—the suites feature furnished terraces that seem to float between the sea and sky.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done up
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Both players’ spaces in the visitors’ locker room were decorated with pictures of their time with the Clippers.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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With a team decorated with transfers, the Aggies built a roster to improve on last year's horrific season.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Alex Garcia’s cheeseburger tartare is a mound of rib-eye sliced by hand into dice-sized squares of meat, dressed in a vinaigrette that zips with pickle brine, soy, mustard and even a squirt or two of ketchup.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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We are now dressed in butterflies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Four civilians died in the UAE, while two members of its armed forces were killed when a malfunctioning helicopter crashed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon identified the seventh soldier killed in the Iran war as Army Sgt.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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Vise says she was fully clothed.—
Audrey Abrahams,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of the exterior hue, the interior comes clad in Tartufo full Merino leather trimmed in Alpina Walnut Nature Black and black floor mats.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Liu’s jacket—worn open over a white crewneck tee—featured a breast pocket bearing the house’s telltale LV monogram.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Now can brands get to work on re-issuing every single item worn in the original Devil Wears Prada?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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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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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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