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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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Lionel Richie, Charlotte Tilbury and Edward Enninful are all dressed up for the 2026 King's Trust Gala in New York City on April 29.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Nearby, a group of friends dressed up for a different aspect of the day’s significance.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Tony Elar, 26, and Carol Jaworski, 64, dressed up in military garb from the French and Indian War period.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Kayden McDonald and Colton Hood spent three long hours in the green room inside Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night all dressed up with nowhere to go.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The color remains vibrant wash after wash, and the wide-leg pants have a drapey fit that can be dressed up or down.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Either is delicious dressed up with onion, ketchup, brown sugar and molasses, and the secret ingredient, Worcestershire sauce.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Lionel Richie, Charlotte Tilbury and Edward Enninful are all dressed up for the 2026 King's Trust Gala in New York City on April 29.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Nearby, a group of friends dressed up for a different aspect of the day’s significance.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Tony Elar, 26, and Carol Jaworski, 64, dressed up in military garb from the French and Indian War period.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Kayden McDonald and Colton Hood spent three long hours in the green room inside Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night all dressed up with nowhere to go.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The color remains vibrant wash after wash, and the wide-leg pants have a drapey fit that can be dressed up or down.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
Adjective
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And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Modern Vienna is a thriving metropolis with a stylish centre.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Matthew, 56, wore a blue suit, casual shoes and a white shirt sans tie for their date night, while Camila, 43, dressed in a loose-fitting all-black outfit with white sneakers.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Then The Hills alum, dressed like the Caped Crusader, leads a diverse group of residents into the courtroom to throw tomatoes and take back their city.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Verb
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These annual events are money grabs disguised as baseball, but our roster had college-worthy players who were receiving legitimate interest.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Dougherty also showed photos of the victims moments before the attack, Soliman disguised as a gardener near the scene and the scorch marks left behind after the attack.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The official tasting notes describe crisp oak, sweet vanilla, and candied fruit on the nose, followed by ripe berries, honey, and caramel on the palate, finishing with cherry and creamy barrel tones.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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While some contenders tasted nearly candied, the sugar here was just enough to balance the other flavors at play.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Thousands of people clad in red, white and blue waited hours in line to listen to Trump speak.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The long hours of immersion in cold water and the strain of swimming fully clothed through turbulent waves toward the tantalizingly near shoreline must have drained the last bit of endurance from him.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With its chic, polo-style cut, this streamlined dress will soon be on weekly rotation in your closet.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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All-inclusive lodging options include luxe lodge rooms and cabins done up in Western chic style.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The suit further alleges that Cameron and his team concealed the truth about the inspiration behind the character’s image for years.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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The officers were responding to a Secret Service agent's report that Marx was seen near with White House complex with a firearm concealed on the right side of his body, the affidavit says.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Cure Hydrating Drink Mix Cure positions itself as a low-sugar option sweetened with stevia and monk fruit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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To start your day in a healthier way, choose unsweetened or lightly sweetened coffee drinks and higher-protein options, such as an omelet, Greek yogurt parfait, or high-protein overnight oats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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