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as in decked (out)
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as in dressed
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 disguised
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 candied
to make more desirable
dressed up the house with new windows and a paint job before putting it on the market
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as in clothed
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 dressed up
Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40, priced at $62,700, is the first to be dressed up in the new gold tone, and has been bestowed with an eye-catching spring green aventurine dial to accentuate its hue, complete with a dash of baguette cut diamonds.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Rattan, jute, sisal, wood, seagrass, and more are all great options for an organic feel that can be both dressed up or dressed down.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Campaigns for governor always feature an element of fantasy dressed up as confident truth.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Or your high school civics teacher, dressed up as a rock god to impart a lesson about basic decency?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
The real heist of The Christophers is that Soderbergh snuck such a bittersweet tale into cinemas, dressed up as a silly caper.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The happy quartet looked festive while all dressed up for dinner during the holidays in 2024.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
These mules feel like your favorite slippers but can be dressed up for the office.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
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It can be easily dressed up for dinner with nice shoes, as well as comfortably dressed down with sandals or sneakers for the pool or exploring the ship.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40, priced at $62,700, is the first to be dressed up in the new gold tone, and has been bestowed with an eye-catching spring green aventurine dial to accentuate its hue, complete with a dash of baguette cut diamonds.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Rattan, jute, sisal, wood, seagrass, and more are all great options for an organic feel that can be both dressed up or dressed down.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Campaigns for governor always feature an element of fantasy dressed up as confident truth.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Or your high school civics teacher, dressed up as a rock god to impart a lesson about basic decency?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
The real heist of The Christophers is that Soderbergh snuck such a bittersweet tale into cinemas, dressed up as a silly caper.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The happy quartet looked festive while all dressed up for dinner during the holidays in 2024.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
These mules feel like your favorite slippers but can be dressed up for the office.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
Adjective
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Quilted jackets are stylish, both lightweight and insulated, easy to layer, and conveniently packable, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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This two-piece strikes the right balance between casual and stylish.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some leaders from southern states also turned up in Parliament dressed in black as a mark of protest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Comfortable, confidence-boosting styles like these Knix pieces make getting dressed that much easier.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cyr said the cameras were disguised as a Bluetooth speaker and an air purifier.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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In all, Grant said about 94-95% of the lease revenue on DC Solar’s books were intercompany transfers disguised as new investor money.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lemon gelatin and candied lemon slices add a spike of citrus.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s Añejo, served with traditional red mole and corn tortillas, has similar hazelnut notes, alongside candied orange and spices.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Bathrooms are big and feel extremely luxurious; clad in marble, with rain showers and big bathtubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere in the photoshoot, Hosk swam in a pool, clad in a white graphic T-shirt and black underwear.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It's made to hit just at the jawline or above to flatter the face (especially the cheekbones), paired with chic blunt bangs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a rooftop pool, outfitted with retro-chic red and white striped sunloungers, where guests can order small plates and spritzes.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Corey Elliott concealed his face leaving federal court in Boston on Tuesday after he was arrested on dogfighting charges.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Following an alert from a canine team, officers found 44 packages of cocaine concealed within the vehicle’s doors, back seat and rear quarter panels during a physical inspection.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The deals are further sweetened by gift inclusions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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The air smells damp and jungly (in the best possible way) and is sweetened with a hint of frangipani.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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