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
Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The cabin is done up in a combination of Night Green and Chalk Beige leather with Paldao wood trim and corduroy seat inserts.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Here, Forbes Agency Council members break down what's really at stake when a brand fails to protect the integrity of its voice in AI outputs and what can be done up front to avoid the worst of potential consequences.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Bathrooms, stocked with Diptyque amenities, are done up in either Klein blue or blush-pink tiles and feature Hollywood-style mirrors that play up the idea that the metaphorical stage can be yours, too.
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Lindsey Tramuta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
Guest rooms and suites designed by Jonathan Adler are done up in colorful Palm Beach style, and even the family pup gets five-star treatment here with in-room dog beds, food and water bowls, and homemade treats.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
There should be a willingness to mix and match if necessary, as the coaches have done up front.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Lowit had by that point gained renown and better paychecks for her intimate backstage candids of models and designers — an unguarded moment with Kate Moss done up for the runway, Jean-Michel Basquiat sitting stone still with his cigarette at the Palladium.
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Clio Chang,
Curbed,
20 May 2026
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The cabin is done up in a combination of Night Green and Chalk Beige leather with Paldao wood trim and corduroy seat inserts.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Here, Forbes Agency Council members break down what's really at stake when a brand fails to protect the integrity of its voice in AI outputs and what can be done up front to avoid the worst of potential consequences.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Bathrooms, stocked with Diptyque amenities, are done up in either Klein blue or blush-pink tiles and feature Hollywood-style mirrors that play up the idea that the metaphorical stage can be yours, too.
—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
Guest rooms and suites designed by Jonathan Adler are done up in colorful Palm Beach style, and even the family pup gets five-star treatment here with in-room dog beds, food and water bowls, and homemade treats.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
There should be a willingness to mix and match if necessary, as the coaches have done up front.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Lowit had by that point gained renown and better paychecks for her intimate backstage candids of models and designers — an unguarded moment with Kate Moss done up for the runway, Jean-Michel Basquiat sitting stone still with his cigarette at the Palladium.
—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done up
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The stage was decorated with Bosnian colored lights — blue, white and yellow — at one end.
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One sign was hung above an awning and set against a starry backdrop, while a smaller sign decorated the front of Colbert's desk.
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In September 2025, Kiara Jenkins was preparing to leave for a trip to Atlanta with friends when Eddie Jenkins showed up at her home dressed all in black with his hood up and confronted her about the trip, prosecutors said.
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Pigs are cooked whole over wood, broken down, and then dressed with a mixture of cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.
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Historians estimate that the North American epidemic killed at least 100,000 to 130,000 people over several years.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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Models’ hair — some adorned with a colorful butterfly — at Sean Suen looked windswept.
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Its interior walls were clad in marble.
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In the post, Anne Hathaway, clad in all white, walks into the frame with her arms crossed over her belly.
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The yellow wasn’t just worn by fans cheering Colombia, as Ghana supporters also have that color.
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Although the country's flag is red and white, the team has worn shades of blue since the 1930s, according to reports.
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Her Oscar de la Renta minidress was formed from strands of crystals draped over a nude base, with an open back and more beading suspended around her arms.
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Hoover Dam's giant American flag returns The massive American flag draped across Hoover Dam is back after briefly being removed for repairs.
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Almost got up to 55 mph with my final throw.
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After the cast got up the next morning, Trinity entered the women's quarters to immediately address the elephant in the room.
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“Done up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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