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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
InStyle, 7 June 2026
The cotton gauze skirt has a beachy flair that can be dressed up with a polished-looking blouse or down with a tank top.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Molly Gordon is all dressed up for the Prada Mode event on June 3 in New York City.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
One Halloween, my dad and I dressed up as Scooby and Shaggy.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
The larger federal action was still a budget-and-eligibility fight dressed up in the language of reform.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Once dressed up, people go to the walls and moat surrounding the Forbidden City to pose for photos and videos to share on social media.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
An icy blue halter dress can be dressed up with kitten heels and glitzy jewelry for your ceremony, and re-styled with fresh accessories for a black-tie event like a gala or an opera opening months from now.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Rooms are done in rich fabrics in warm earth tones and dressed up with elements of local design, such as reproductions of Pavel Janak’s angular Cubist timber chairs and elegant chaise longues from designer Adolf Loos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Verb
There’s no sartorial conundrum quite like getting dressed up during the summer.
—InStyle, 7 June 2026
The cotton gauze skirt has a beachy flair that can be dressed up with a polished-looking blouse or down with a tank top.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Molly Gordon is all dressed up for the Prada Mode event on June 3 in New York City.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
One Halloween, my dad and I dressed up as Scooby and Shaggy.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
The larger federal action was still a budget-and-eligibility fight dressed up in the language of reform.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Once dressed up, people go to the walls and moat surrounding the Forbidden City to pose for photos and videos to share on social media.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
An icy blue halter dress can be dressed up with kitten heels and glitzy jewelry for your ceremony, and re-styled with fresh accessories for a black-tie event like a gala or an opera opening months from now.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Rooms are done in rich fabrics in warm earth tones and dressed up with elements of local design, such as reproductions of Pavel Janak’s angular Cubist timber chairs and elegant chaise longues from designer Adolf Loos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
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Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Zaya Wade is one stylish teenager!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Whether she is getting dressed, sitting in the kitchen, or going to the university, each small gesture or decision is implicated in the game of her desire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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There, dressed in aloha shirts and bathed in a tropical sun, Briscoe could again call a Pacific island home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The Sweed Le Lipstick is basically skincare disguised as makeup.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Hansen and his Dateline NBC crew made gladiatorial reality TV disguised as public service.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Feed a crowd at a Norwegian match with this recipe that uses candied orange peels, fresh orange zest and dark chocolate for a little sweetness no matter how the match is going.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The breakfast menu includes the regular items plus bacon-cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy and candied jalapeño, blueberry pancakes, the ubiquitous avocado toast and juices.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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After a sweet introduction from longtime friend and storied industry producer/musician Don Was, who talked about late-night visits to a Nashville Shoney's with the country icon, a humble Brooks, clad in his usual uniform of jeans and cowboy hat, walked the small stage holding a microphone.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The brilliant reds and gold of the willows and poplars and the bright yellows and pale greens of frostbitten underbrush stood out against the backdrop of the mountain slopes, which were clad in the darker green of spruce and pine and topped with a fall of snow from the last few nights.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The space is chic but cozy, with ample table space, soft chairs, and a visually stunning bar anchoring it all.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Silk pieces come in relaxed, slinky silhouettes such as slip dresses and matching sets, cashmere silk helps sweaters and knits feel lightweight, cotton cashmere is for all the sporty-chic styles, and stretch linen adds an airy feel.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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Among the witnesses was whistleblower and former Air Force intelligence officer David Grusch, who testified that the government concealed a program investigating UAPs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Jackson had a firearm concealed in his waistband, struggled with officers recovering it and provided a false name, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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By the end of the process, the whey is a fine powder that can be flavored or sweetened before it's packaged and sold.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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This includes soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, and sweetened tea and coffee beverages.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
30 May 2026
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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