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as in to dress
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we always like to dress up when going to parties
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as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the war was a fiasco that the administration tried to dress up as a triumph
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
the girls were dressed up in skirts or dresses, but the boys were wearing jeans
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Recent Examples of dress up
But their rivalry continued as Zayn got back at Williams by dressing up as the gingerbread man and attacking the champion.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Not everybody has to dress up in costumes and like record themselves talking to themselves alone.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 9 May 2026
Either is delicious dressed up with onion, ketchup, brown sugar and molasses, and the secret ingredient, Worcestershire sauce.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Four people were spotted helping carry the dress up the steps.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Not everybody has to dress up in costumes and like record themselves talking to themselves alone.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 9 May 2026
Either is delicious dressed up with onion, ketchup, brown sugar and molasses, and the secret ingredient, Worcestershire sauce.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Four people were spotted helping carry the dress up the steps.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress up
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Madame Gres dressed the likes of Princess Grace of Monaco, Greta Grabo, Marlene Dietrich and Jacqueline Kennedy.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Today, pretty much every maison has a reference dressed in the hue.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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These tankers and freighters attempt to avoid detection through a variety of methods, ranging from repeatedly reflagging vessels under different national registries to physically disguising them like something out of Master and Commander.—
David Szondy
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
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Advertisement Running clubs are becoming modern social ecosystems, singles mixers disguised as cardio.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
11 May 2026
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The official tasting notes describe crisp oak, sweet vanilla, and candied fruit on the nose, followed by ripe berries, honey, and caramel on the palate, finishing with cherry and creamy barrel tones.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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While some contenders tasted nearly candied, the sugar here was just enough to balance the other flavors at play.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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The signature Four Seasons bed is there, clad in sumptuous white linens, and even the rooms have plenty of seating areas and ample closet space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Lou’s muscular body is always clad in unironed clothes.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Looking to doll up your collarbones instead?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The store had to be closed for several days while volunteers set the dolls up for display, and only 25 shoppers could be allowed in at a time for viewing because of the dolls’ values.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Why So Many Women Miss the Signs Hormonal birth control — pills, patches, rings, injections and IUDs — can blur the picture by regulating cycles and masking shifts in estrogen.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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For years, the department had become increasingly reliant on a reactive hiring model that, while effective at addressing immediate staffing shortages, masked underlying weaknesses within the broader hiring process.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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According to Bauhus’s research, climate change has rendered the Black Forest largely uninhabitable to spruce.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, the wise old Professor Tangrowth is there to help spruce it up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The bongos are shy and can camouflage despite their distinct white stripes, and these attributes are critical for their survival in the wild.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Learn how to camouflage your trash cans to improve your home's curb appeal while still maintaining easy access to the bins.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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“Dress up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress%20up. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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