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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
Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
Three dresses were made for the film—including one with a thigh-high slit.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Emily Chan, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Schaefer was led into a Chicago federal courtroom dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit and shackled at the ankles.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The key to finding the perfect spring wedding guest dress is looking for something both elevated and true to your sense of style.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
Three dresses were made for the film—including one with a thigh-high slit.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Burgundy has become a go-to color for the Princess, who also dressed head-to-toe in the shade for a surprise appearance alongside the Prince of Wales at London’s Charing Cross Hospital in January.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Schaefer was led into a Chicago federal courtroom dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit and shackled at the ankles.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
Noun
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Many guests are saying RIP to vibrant color stories in favor of glamorous black gowns for the prestigious film awards ceremony.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Feb. 2026
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More recently, Ayo Edebiri’s 2024 column gown reminded everyone that subtlety beats pyrotechnics every time.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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With folkloric sounds as the backdrop and elaborate costumes worn by the performers, the spectacles tell the story of Andalucían history.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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If something isn’t exactly gelling, this is the stage to mix it up in makeup, hair, costumes, whatever needs to be fixed.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 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,
22 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the hotel’s facade looks like any other sleek office block on this leafy boulevard in Songshan—polished glass, lots of steel, and unlikely to win any prizes for its exterior looks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Look for Credentials That Signal Real Retirement Expertise Designations such as CFP (Certified Financial Planner) or RICP (Retirement Income Certified Professional) indicate formal training in financial and retirement planning.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 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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The rooms Each of the 11 rooms and two suites is individually decorated, some in bold blues and whites, to reflect the ocean beyond, with elegant colonial-style furnishings that mirror the origins of its founding English owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The cards are coordinated by Robin Hinks, a program assistant whose duties include decorating, tracking and mailing them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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No one is competing for attention—the aesthetic leans East Coast understated luxury, with linen sets, oversized sun hats, and Hermès slides rather than logo-forward designer pieces—but most guests dress just polished enough to match the surrounding setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Make sure to use high-quality silver polish to avoid damaging it and have fine scratches removed, but be sure not to over-polish it.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Photos from airports reviewed by USA TODAY from the USA TODAY Network, Reuters and Getty Images taken during the holiday travel season showed that flyers were largely attired in outfits ranging from casual to business casual.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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