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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's being – that's being done up on the Hill between the Senate and House and the White House.
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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
Patchwork prints, especially done up in watercolor hues, are a refreshing way to dial up the saturation in the bathroom without settling on any one solid hue.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 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 Spa Café has been done up, with new menus from Adam Smith, and healthy juices and salads on tap.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The fast-displacement vessel, done up in a sleek, contemporary design, is made entirely of aluminum with a striking shiny gray finish on the hull.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 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
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
Patchwork prints, especially done up in watercolor hues, are a refreshing way to dial up the saturation in the bathroom without settling on any one solid hue.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 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 Spa Café has been done up, with new menus from Adam Smith, and healthy juices and salads on tap.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The fast-displacement vessel, done up in a sleek, contemporary design, is made entirely of aluminum with a striking shiny gray finish on the hull.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 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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Wooden’s home is now decorated with a pyramid of poop, and one wonders how many humiliations will be required to convince administrators to clean things up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The floor under the dishwasher and three-compartment sink was decorated with another 20.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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When his teams didn’t entertain, Moe became the show, this cursing, grumbling, rumpled 6-foot-5 firebrand who dressed like a ’70s private detective, a disheveled anti-hero who detested suits.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Why is everyone dressed in red?—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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But seething popular anger has not abated in the weeks following a government crackdown that killed thousands of protesters, according to accounts from inside the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Silas, 29, and Tishauna Ballard, 24, were killed; two others were injured.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The stars of the Olympics are the athletes who stand on the podium, adorned in medals, but Bruna Moura is proof that every athlete has an inspirational story to tell.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plush beds, marble bathrooms, wooden floors, and brass light fixtures evoke the feeling of a luxe sailing yacht adorned in deep blues and rich greens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the photo, Harry and Lilibet shared both their matching red hair and smiles as Lilibet—clad in a pink ballet outfit—held a bunch of red balloons in the backyard of their Montecito home.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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An elevator clad in blue marble whisks you upstairs, where the primary suite takes up a private wing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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With only 12 weeks to pull together a wardrobe for the cast, and few of Jones’s old clothing in the archives, Rowe recreated some historical looks— such as the infamous red penguin-print pajama set (a version of the pajama top is worn by Jones on a school run in the new film).—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Few accessories are so simple as the beanie, whose provenance can be traced back to a simple woolen cap worn by laborers in the late Medieval period.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, some members of the mainstream media’s reports on the violent anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis have been draped in gross mischaracterizations and gaping omissions.—
Michael Zais,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Going about your day with a heavyweight cashmere blanket draped around your shoulders isn’t particularly practical.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 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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“Done up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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