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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
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
While the silhouette changed dramatically, the heart of the dress remained exactly the same.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Summer jumpsuit Made from airy linen, this effortless one-and-done piece takes the guesswork out of getting dressed when temperatures start to climb.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Noun
For her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in three years, Middleton paired the neutral, beige heels with a bright yellow Roksanda dress featuring a distinctive bow detail at the shoulder and a midi-length skirt.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
While the silhouette changed dramatically, the heart of the dress remained exactly the same.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Verb
For Walt Verdun, the 23-year-old man dressed as Michael Jackson, these moments before and after train chases are often the most memorable.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Summer jumpsuit Made from airy linen, this effortless one-and-done piece takes the guesswork out of getting dressed when temperatures start to climb.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
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The royals and fur Fine fur items – including crowns, hats and ceremonial gowns – have long been a staple of the royal wardrobe.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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In photos shared on Instagram by Brady, the pair posed happily together with Jack who held up his diploma in his cap and gown.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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In London, the show is led by Arti Shah, who is performing inside the bear costume and James Hameed, who provides the bear’s voice and controls its facial expressions.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Staying out of the grass where a tick can latch onto your clothing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Jokes aside, every four years the World Cup offers participating countries an extremely high-profile opportunity to express themselves through clothing design.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Noun
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This foundation stick blends buildable coverage with hours of hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid that plumps skin from within and visibly softens the look of fine lines both immediately and over time.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the Silver Moss pair takes on a stormy look that’s well-suited for late summer nights, while the Quicksand variation does its best wheat work boot impression for a look that will transition seamlessly into fall.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Adebimpe released his first formal solo album, Thee Black Boltz, via Sub Pop last year.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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The 8,688-square-foot Colonial Revival has nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, eight fireplaces, Flemish bond brickwork, slate roofing and formal gardens.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Pino is seen in the footage shirtless, in shorts and with his head bandaged.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Both players had their heads bandaged and were substituted, for Chris Wood and Filip Jorgenson, after a stoppage of around five minutes.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The garment was made from a light blue fabric with colorful floral embroidery, and a prominent diamond brooch decorating the center of the V-neckline.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Scallops have become one of decorating's most enduring motifs, and this wastebasket embraces them wholeheartedly.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Tasker and Grimm care for the space almost every day — watering plants, sweeping away sand, polishing the phone.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable in warm weather while still looking polished enough for evenings out.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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