done up

Definition of done upnext
past participle of do up
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of done up All-inclusive lodging options include luxe lodge rooms and cabins done up in Western chic style. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026 The shoe’s claw pattern, which is typically done up all-leather or a leather-and-nubuck mix, sees the addition of a breathable mesh which will make the low-top even better suited for summer weather. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 Played by a Colman Domingo who is done up to look the most wax figurine of them all in a shellacking of makeup, prosthetics, and colored contacts, Joe is always either giving an avaricious open-mouthed leer or a cold-eyed glare. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Pair it with white or sheer tights on colder mornings, or with flat over-the-knee boots and a jersey vest for a cute, preppy look that feels so London—especially with all buttons done up. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 The Swiss brand just unveiled a limited collection of five new watches done up in a slew of pastel hues, ranging from a soft pink to a sage green. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done up
Verb
  • Yet Austin Reaves decorated with bricks.
    Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • The office itself leans toward old-school classicism, its conference and sitting rooms decorated with museum-quality Hudson River School paintings and 19th-century antiques.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Matthew, 56, wore a blue suit, casual shoes and a white shirt sans tie for their date night, while Camila, 43, dressed in a loose-fitting all-black outfit with white sneakers.
    Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Then The Hills alum, dressed like the Caped Crusader, leads a diverse group of residents into the courtroom to throw tomatoes and take back their city.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The owners of an apartment building in Manhattan where three people were killed in a fast-moving fire early Monday are being sued by the city for neglecting fire hazards at a neighboring property, court documents show.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
  • Mohamed Soliman, 46, faces 184 charges in Boulder County District Court in connection with the June 1 attack that killed one woman and injured 29 others.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Both co-chaired the event with Wintour, who wore a Loewe custom floor-length jacket adorned in feathers that formed tulip bouquets.
    Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
  • The style is made of 18-karat white and yellow gold and adorned with 34 diamonds on the bezel, 178 on the bracelet, and 12 more placed on the hour markers.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Thousands of people clad in red, white and blue waited hours in line to listen to Trump speak.
    Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • The long hours of immersion in cold water and the strain of swimming fully clothed through turbulent waves toward the tantalizingly near shoreline must have drained the last bit of endurance from him.
    Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dark wavy hair worn loose and bleached eyebrows completed her look.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
  • In the movie, Weaver gets decked out in an X-wing fighter jumpsuit – the legendary orange number worn by Hamill back in the day – and gets to pilot a starship.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Rihanna, draped in gunmetal Margiela couture, created yet another Met moment, a year after debuting her baby bump on the carpet (her second time doing so, with her third child Rocki).
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
  • On the table are elaborate rose arrangements and settings draped in red ribbon.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • But muddy conditions led to slop and chaos, and tired out the front-runners after a very fast opening pace, clearing the way for the closer to do his thing.
    Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • 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 9 May. 2026.

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