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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
what a lovely dress you're wearing today!
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as in clothes
covering for the human body
a businessman who is very conservative in his dress
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress
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as in formal
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in to costume
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in to clothe
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dress
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The night of her fifteenth birthday Alice quietly took her older sister’s Sunday dress off its hook.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Bring to simmering; cook 1 minute or until dressing coats the back of a spoon.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Dunkin' is also inviting guests to participate in its online campaign for a chance to win a wedding dress designed by Vera Wang, the company said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The night of her fifteenth birthday Alice quietly took her older sister’s Sunday dress off its hook.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
The encounter unfolded about 30 miles south of Fort Worth in Alvarado the night of July 4, 2025, when authorities allege the defendants were among those gathered outside the Prairieland Detention Center dressed in black and wearing masks.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Bring to simmering; cook 1 minute or until dressing coats the back of a spoon.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
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For her appearance at the 2026 Academy Awards, Emma Stone opted for a silver gown by Louis Vuitton that's both minimalist and incredibly romantic.—
Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Oscars were full of ups and downs, of winners and losers, gorgeous gowns and daring fashions.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This one shows Peter Parker, out of costume, collapsing.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Saturday presented the first look at what a Matthews-less Leafs team will look like.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The City Council’s Rules Committee endorsed Wednesday moving all four of those measures one step closer to the November ballot and having the city attorney’s office craft formal ballot language.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His face was scratched and his arm was bandaged.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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He was hooked up to an IV along with several monitors and his arm and hand were bandaged.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Designed to lift spirits during even the darkest mid-winter days, dozens of chandeliers decorate the hallways and public areas – including a piece above the bar designed to mimic snow lanterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make some swoops and swirls on the top with the back of a spoon, then decorate with sprinkles and add the candles.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Spritz on just a little and polish with a rag or cloth to make the leaves of artificial plants shine, giving them the illusion of being real.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Critics highlighted Bad Bunny’s tendency to challenge gender norms related to attire and his open criticism of President Donald Trump.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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