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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
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
Gambling dressed up as finance Federal regulators are less than thrilled with the backlash.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
Its vanilla and caramel base is warm and yielding enough to support the peach and rose rather than compete with them, and the combination has a richness that feels dressed up in all the right ways.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
The covers were legendary in their own right and featured supermodels, rock stars, Oscar winners and action film stars dressed up as the nation’s first president.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The investigation also determined Raasch dressed up to resemble a woman in an apparent effort to avoid detection, police said.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
This wingback design draped in linen brings a formal vibe that can be dressed up or down with the right bedding.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
A couple of podcasts have dressed up as stage shows this week as well.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Gambling dressed up as finance Federal regulators are less than thrilled with the backlash.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
Its vanilla and caramel base is warm and yielding enough to support the peach and rose rather than compete with them, and the combination has a richness that feels dressed up in all the right ways.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
The covers were legendary in their own right and featured supermodels, rock stars, Oscar winners and action film stars dressed up as the nation’s first president.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The investigation also determined Raasch dressed up to resemble a woman in an apparent effort to avoid detection, police said.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
This wingback design draped in linen brings a formal vibe that can be dressed up or down with the right bedding.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
A couple of podcasts have dressed up as stage shows this week as well.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
Adjective
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Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Faux vintage and synthetic materials are also no longer stylish.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hulu set the mood for the evening when two dozen young women, dressed in their Gilead wife-training school’s purple uniforms, walked in solemn unison down the carpet, each carrying a small pie and boarding a bus with curtains covering the windows.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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It’s been very exciting, seeing everyone at conventions dressed as me in my outfits.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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When Wolfgang overdoses on laudanum, however, Anna Marie performed disguised as Wolfgang donning a dramatic red costume and face paint, captivating the court and drawing the envy of Mozart’s greatest rival, Antonio Salieri.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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While serving a tour of duty outside the province of Kandahar in Afghanistan in August of 2011, he was ambushed by Taliban insurgents disguised in Afghan National Army uniforms.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Korean Cheesesteak is still dripping in American cheese, but is also kicked up with a spicy gochujang sauce and candied jalapeños.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with Forbes, DeLeon described Three Hearts Rum rum as sticky toffee in flavor with aromas of wood, spices, candied orange and vanilla.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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The vaulted living room’s fireplace is clad in handmade tile, and the kitchen includes three islands.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
6 Apr. 2026
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Or shouted down a guest speaker with different opinions while clad in Crocs and a hoodie?—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The two-story house, awash with white paint and deep wood accents, feels like entering the home of your chicest Laoation friend—that is, if your friend were a grandson of a 19th-century Lao king.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Shorts + flats outfit ideas for spring 2026 The combination of shorts + flats equals relaxed, practical outfits with an effortlessly chic touch.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two pumps of product managed to do the trick for my full face, and suddenly my hyperpigmentation on my cheek was concealed.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last June, Ukrainian drones concealed inside of pallets on trailers were released to conduct a coordinated, simultaneous attack on several air bases deep inside Russia.—
Brynn Tannehill,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Meats are juicy and tender; vegetables are caramelized and subtly sweetened.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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