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
That effect is achieved via its sculpted superstructure, which is done up in aerodynamic lines and shapes for that constantly in-motion look.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026
Lodge rooms, cabins, and suites are all done up in western style.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The new look is polished but homey, done up in a Craftsman style with plenty of sleek, dark wood and rich tones of brown and gold.
—Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Need some classic rock (done up Broadway style)?
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
But no one expected the legendary diva, done up in one of her signature ball gowns, to kick off her heels and run across the arena in her bare feet.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026
Lodge rooms, cabins, and suites are all done up in western style.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The new look is polished but homey, done up in a Craftsman style with plenty of sleek, dark wood and rich tones of brown and gold.
—Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Need some classic rock (done up Broadway style)?
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
But no one expected the legendary diva, done up in one of her signature ball gowns, to kick off her heels and run across the arena in her bare feet.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done up
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Lowe’s also has Kobalt mini toolboxes that are decorated with every NFL team’s colors and logos to help people with their home improvement projects.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The space feels more like a private residence than a hotel, decorated with pale limestone and white oak, along with sculptural moments that add understated drama.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The characters are antiques dressed as human beings, and their traumas pile up without consequence.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the time of the stabbing, she was dressed in a black sweatsuit and was wearing a multi-colored bonnet, similar to a shower cap, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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None of this comes as news to British Jews, still reeling from an attack on a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur last October, in which two people were killed.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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One person was killed and another hospitalized after a stabbing attack in Burbank Monday, according to authorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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And every inch of the life-sized contract is adorned with the signatures of Knicks personnel.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bruce also shared some other photos of the prom couple, featuring Walker in his black tuxedo and Ava in a blush strapless dress adorned with rhinestones and a black bow.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The statue of Elizabeth will be wrought from bronze by sculptor Martin Jennings, taking inspiration from the famous Pietro Annigoni portrait depicting the late queen clothed in the robes of the Order of the Garter and looking into the distance, the UK’s Cabinet Office announced Monday.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The revelation reportedly came after detectives with the Everett Police Department visited his home in Olympia, claiming to be researchers working within the gum industry and inviting him to try a free sample – all while clad in shorts and T-shirts to make the tale believable.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The site’s latest satchel resembles The Row’s sold out Margaux, a style that celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jennifer Garner have worn as far back as 2018.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the most recognizable style of loafer originated in Aurland, Norway, in 1930, when one Nils Gregoriussen Tveranger decided to combine the techniques of traditional Native American moccasin construction with the design of a simple shoe worn by local fisherman.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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Try mid-calf or ankle boots with a structured miniskirt with a sweater draped over the shoulders.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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With Green draped all over him, spearheading the Warriors’ blitzing defensive attack, Leonard was held scoreless for the first 11 minutes and 43 seconds of the fourth quarter, even as the Clippers force-fed him the ball down the stretch.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His opponent pressured him, tired him out and knocked him out.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 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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“Done up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20up. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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