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as in dresses
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 disguises
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 spruces
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 clothes
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 dresses up
Allie dresses up as Jennifer Lopez—plunging green Versace dress and all.
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Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Creamy Parmesan sauce dresses up bowtie pasta, collard greens, asparagus, and peas for a simple and nutritious main course.
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
These men are supported by Nancy, a woman who dresses up in a nurse’s costume but seems to have no medical training.
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Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
The performer dresses up in a Bigfoot costume and plays along with electronic music on the saxophone.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Of course, it’s made from the brand’s luxurious signature Italian leather, which dresses up any look from the office to the airport.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Denim Royale features luxe finishes and denim that dresses up without losing authenticity.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Each year, the museum dresses up in its Halloween décor and presents games, crafts, spooky stories and prizes.
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Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Creamy Parmesan sauce dresses up bowtie pasta, collard greens, asparagus, and peas for a simple and nutritious main course.
—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
These men are supported by Nancy, a woman who dresses up in a nurse’s costume but seems to have no medical training.
—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
The performer dresses up in a Bigfoot costume and plays along with electronic music on the saxophone.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Of course, it’s made from the brand’s luxurious signature Italian leather, which dresses up any look from the office to the airport.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Denim Royale features luxe finishes and denim that dresses up without losing authenticity.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Each year, the museum dresses up in its Halloween décor and presents games, crafts, spooky stories and prizes.
—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dresses up
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Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
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While both draw big crowds and, like the pope, Bad Bunny often dresses in white, their messages are contrasting.
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Chives’ strong scent naturally disguises the scent of pepper plants from pests.
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The couple themselves — Marguerite (Mélanie Thierry) and Pierre Donnadieu (Vincent Macaigne) — are, for the most part, personable, but their generosity disguises a cultural condescension.
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The rye component adds a bit of peppery, spicy snap, while the bourbon proportion smooths and sweetens the overall whiskey.
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The grapes will still get the sugar that sweetens them from the surrounding leaves.
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Advertisement The chips problem However, Russia’s talk of growing its own AI talent pipeline masks a greater weakness in the nation’s sovereign AI efforts.
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Paula turns on a dime, expertly masks her horror, stress, and despair, and puts on a smile for her little girl.
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But as the technology improves, the data could become more sensitive.
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Quiet propulsion advantage A key feature of the aircraft is Whisper Aero’s JetFoil technology, which the company says improves efficiency while reducing acoustic signatures.
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Mark Lee takes on the role of Long, a powerful crime boss whose calm demeanor conceals a dangerous and unpredictable nature.
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The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.
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Rehka literally hides under a table to avoid him.
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“Dresses up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dresses%20up. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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