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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
Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more Amazon fashion deals worth shopping this week, including a Kendra Scott necklace that makes a great Mother’s Day gift and an under-$40 wedding guest dress.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Here, Rubinski shares with Vogue her perfectly laissez-faire approach to getting dressed.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Pack separates and one easy care dress that can be dressed up or down with jewelry and the scarf.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more Amazon fashion deals worth shopping this week, including a Kendra Scott necklace that makes a great Mother’s Day gift and an under-$40 wedding guest dress.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
In footage from the scene, Peters can be seen being carried by men dressed in black and placed into a black SUV after the fire services had arrived.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Here, Rubinski shares with Vogue her perfectly laissez-faire approach to getting dressed.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
Noun
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Mary is bedraggled and wet, begging for a gown for a comeback performance in a few days.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Her 26-year-old daughter, meanwhile, complimented her mom’s look in a black gown.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In one scene, he was seen holding a stack of newspapers while standing near a newsstand, surrounded by extras in full period costume.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ubwdu Lace Ballet Sneakers These sneakers feel like a subtle nod to the balletcore trend without going full costume.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Italian nonne stirred pots full of sauce with a look of utter boredom and, here and there, Neapolitan ragazzi sat atop their motorini and gawped at the torture.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The length is perfect with a pair of ballet flats or lug-sole loafers, and the structured shape matches with everything from a casual white tee to a silky camisole and cropped cardigan for a day-to-night look.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since the 2018 reforms began requiring the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to report awards and settlements related to formal complaints, there have been eight payments made by House members' offices, totaling just over $400,000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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He was ordered to complete a 52-week domestic violence program and sentenced to three years of formal probation.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the baby was rescued, her head was bandaged, and she was covered with dirt and bruises.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The support from the vet’s coach and teammates has helped bandage the wound of the 2025-26 season.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lugs and crown guards are decorated with yet more diamonds.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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Crystal embellishments decorated other denim pieces like long jean shorts, delivering a high-low look.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The pinstripe version, in particular, reads polished for seaside escapes or European vacations.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Over the decades, the network has polished its Masters coverage into what is largely viewed as golf broadcasting's gold standard.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 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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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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