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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 clad
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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as in decked (out)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
Verb
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025 -
The grain of custom oak millwork is placed in contrasting directions on the kitchen cabinetry and the oversized panels cladding the breakfast nook wall around the custom sensuous banquette that is fabricated by Seventeen Second Design.—
Jessica Ritz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, there is an increasingly impressive array of stylish spots that might tempt you to stay off the beachfront, like the brand-new collection of 10 villas at Trobbu Tulum, offering a luxe private experience and even the option of all-inclusive dining.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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The home's exterior boasts a sleek modern wall fountain at the front entrance, hinting at the stylish design found throughout.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Many were clad in stylish sneakers and sported neat braids.—
María Magdalena Arréllaga,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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These chic, functional updates strike the perfect balance between form and purpose.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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The fusion of French and American style came to life when Olympia Gayot, the chic creative director of J.Crew, met Jeanne Damas, the quintessential Parisian style icon and founder of Rouje.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
Verb
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At the same time, a decent headline payrolls gain in February of 151,000 masked some underlying trouble spots for the economy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of masked, armed Hamas fighters lined up near the stage, which was decorated with Palestinian flags and banners of militant factions.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With Friday’s victory, the Heat improved to 9-20 this season against teams currently with a winning record.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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In reading, both fourth and eighth graders’ results are down from 2022, while in math, fourth-grade scores have not improved since before the pandemic and eighth-grade scores are at their lowest in decades.—
Thibaut Delloue,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The King of Umbria Red Wines Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is another wine for people who love elegant tannins and a richly fruity taste.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Rooks looked like an elegant bride in a long classy strapless gown with her hair pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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