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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
Big groups may dress up their short-term vision, but Champagne doesn’t work that way.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
To be fair, Sheeran once dressed up as Grint's signature HP character, Ron Weasley, for Halloween.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In fact, Ada’s mom sometimes dressed up in Kirby’s supersuit to help get shots early on during filming.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
These slings are versatile, comfortable to carry, and can be dressed up or down.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 30 July 2025
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
To be fair, Sheeran once dressed up as Grint's signature HP character, Ron Weasley, for Halloween.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In fact, Ada’s mom sometimes dressed up in Kirby’s supersuit to help get shots early on during filming.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
These slings are versatile, comfortable to carry, and can be dressed up or down.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress up
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There is talk about having cameras in dressing rooms, which for me is an absolute no-go.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The first step to enjoying Dixon’s chili is dressing it up with a myriad of toppings for an additional cost between 15 cents to $1.25.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Ranch Malibu was established in the Santa Monica Mountains by Alex and Sue Glasscock fifteen years ago and quickly earned a reputation as a weight-loss bootcamp disguised as a luxury wellness retreat, with cultural significance.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Boosters are running payroll disguised as marketing agencies.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Pair it with the famous Elvis shake, a crazy blend of vanilla, peanut butter, candied bacon and more, and you're all set.—
Siena Kessler,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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The palate is smooth and silky, showcasing flavors of orchard and stone fruits, milk chocolate, cinnamon, seasoned oak and candied orange.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Next to me line cooks, sous-chefs, and other assorted restaurant workers clad in athleisure are limbering up in the middle of a narrow street in downtown Manhattan, the skyscrapers casting us into shadow in the sunny weather.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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The main level is open and airy and anchored by a dramatic double-sided fireplace clad in vertical strips of wood, a motif that repeats throughout the home.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Aug. 2025
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Always one for innovation, MacKenzie-Childs has been known to doll up its hero products in a vast variety of designs to suit every last stylistic preference.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
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Toddler girl wearing striped shorts and vest set propping her baby doll up against a wall to take a photo.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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Research indicates that employees who mask frequently experience burnout and disengagement, which can lead to leaving their jobs.—
Miriam Groom,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Using smelling salts can artificially elevate arousal levels, potentially masking these telltale signs.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Whether your patio could use sprucing or your living room needs reinvigorating, doing home makeovers on a budget is tough.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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The tower would be camouflaged by artificial leaves and branches, and placed on a 14-acre property hundreds of feet from the nearest home, the company said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
17 July 2025
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The fabric does cling to dust and pet hair, but the gray chalk color camouflages it brilliantly.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Dress up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress%20up. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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