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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
Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
If someone is dressed up in a space that is dressed down, for instance, there’s humor to it.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The Miami players, dressed up in dark suits with the club crest, entered the East Room first.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Some dressed up in costumes such as The Lorax or a leprechaun.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Next to the body is an empty Bloody Mary can and an old poster of a naked dude dressed up like Indiana Jones.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Paired with white jeans (a trend recently worn by Bella Hadid and Elle Fanning), it can be dressed up with heels and a chic bag or down with flats and casual accessories.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
This off-the-shoulder dress is a solid in-between option, since it can be dressed up with wedges or dressed down with flat sandals.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
If someone is dressed up in a space that is dressed down, for instance, there’s humor to it.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The Miami players, dressed up in dark suits with the club crest, entered the East Room first.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Some dressed up in costumes such as The Lorax or a leprechaun.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Next to the body is an empty Bloody Mary can and an old poster of a naked dude dressed up like Indiana Jones.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Paired with white jeans (a trend recently worn by Bella Hadid and Elle Fanning), it can be dressed up with heels and a chic bag or down with flats and casual accessories.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
Adjective
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A little lighting can also go a long way toward adding ambience and safety after dark, from a stylish wall lantern (now 87% off) to shatterproof LED string lights that don’t require a plug-in.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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But after reopening with a stylish, colorful new interior, Calle 75 shuttered its dining room weeks later and restricted public access to the takeout window.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Alex Garcia’s cheeseburger tartare is a mound of rib-eye sliced by hand into dice-sized squares of meat, dressed in a vinaigrette that zips with pickle brine, soy, mustard and even a squirt or two of ketchup.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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We are now dressed in butterflies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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The people of this district deserve better than political opportunism disguised as moderation.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Inside were candied almonds and hazelnuts in coatings the colors of raspberries and coffee, basil and lemons.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vise says she was fully clothed.—
Audrey Abrahams,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of the exterior hue, the interior comes clad in Tartufo full Merino leather trimmed in Alpina Walnut Nature Black and black floor mats.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Downstairs, Disco Bey Bey, a compact late-night room, delivers a chic space for after-hours entertainment.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Both looks mark something of a departure from Wilde's typical boho chic style.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The defendant concealed his scheme by falsely telling Helios’ auditor that Kaleidoscope had been used to pay legitimate MoviePass expenses from the 2018 Coachella festival, evidence shows.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ali's identity has also been concealed by ABC News for his own safety.—
Desiree Adib,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Texans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will no longer be able to use their benefits to buy candy or sweetened drinks, according to a news release from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.—
Maria Salette Ontiveros,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Specialty coffee drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin' are often sweetened, but the sugar content varies widely.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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