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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
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
In the photos, Jenner wore a chic black dress that hit mid-thigh, with a white collar, black tights and black shoes.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 22 May 2025
That’s Damon Brown dressed as Professor X, and those Ghostbusters are Jason Paul, Brandon Sims, Charles Johnson and Mathew Woods, members of the Central Arkansas Ghostbusters Facebook group.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Back in April, Klum made her way through New York City in a sheer tan dress from The Attico, pairing the textural frock with Christian Louboutin’s Loubi Queen Alta sandal, which featured a strap across the toe and a slingback-style strap connecting to the ankle for support.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
In the photos, Jenner wore a chic black dress that hit mid-thigh, with a white collar, black tights and black shoes.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
So Shanks agreed to let the booth (Buxton and analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell) dress more casually on Fridays and Saturdays of a race weekend while still wearing a suit on Sundays — but with an open collar.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 22 May 2025
That’s Damon Brown dressed as Professor X, and those Ghostbusters are Jason Paul, Brandon Sims, Charles Johnson and Mathew Woods, members of the Central Arkansas Ghostbusters Facebook group.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
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Lovato, meanwhile, was a vision in her custom Vivienne Westwood wedding gown and cathedral-style veil.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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To celebrate Lovato and Lute's walk down the aisle, Vogue shared photos of Lovato's glamorous bridal gown on Instagram.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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His journey from Bollywood costume designer to global fashion icon represents the arrival of Indian fashion as an undeniable force on the world stage.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Holly Waddington, the Oscar-winning costume designer for Poor Things, is also onboard to do the wardrobe for this new generation of witches and wizards.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
Noun
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IndieWire can exclusively share the first look at the film.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Here's a deep dark look at the misery and mystery awaiting you in Wednesday Season 2.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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This installation for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Cantor Roof Garden comprises four sculptural elements that explore the sonic and formal potential of simple stringed instruments.—
Caitlin Woolsey,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Square limestone columns with a wavy, striated design stand between the formal living and dining areas.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2025
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On the left, City forward Mary Fowler is hobbling around the opposite corner flag, her right knee bandaged, medical staff flanking either side and storm clouds collecting above.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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One of her sons, 11-year-old Yusuf, his head heavily bandaged, screamed in grief as the shroud of his younger sibling was parted to show his face.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Read Next World 1,400-year-old crown — still decorated with insect wings — found in South Korea May 22, 2025 1:16 PM Read Next World Students locate ancient Roman army camp beyond empire’s northern border.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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After the sculptures were dismissed by the gallery, Washington socialite Evalyn Walsh McLean, who owned the 45-carat Hope Diamond, bought them to decorate the land around her swimming pool.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The company has also really polished its software over the years, offering lots of customization.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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Pryor was a savant at polishing his challenging circumstances and debilitating neuroses into crowd-pleasing material, and this is broadly how he’s remembered in comedy history.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The Fisherman's Ring Once attired in his vestments, the pontiff returns to the Sistine Chapel and sits on a papal chair.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
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The next step is to get the new pope attired for his first public appearance.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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