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as in dressing
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 disguising
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 sprucing
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 clothing
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 dressing up
After the cyberstalking ordeal came to an end and started making national news, the Wilsons poked fun at Kendra's fate by dressing up a scarecrow in a prison jumpsuit with a mask of her mugshot over its face, per The Cut.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Some of these garnishes are also dressing up orange wine, a trending summer beverage.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Cox, on the other hand, paired a classic denim jacket with satin trousers, which is a simple trick for instantly dressing up denim.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
People went to see it again and again, and started dressing up in costumes and acting out the lines in front of the big screen, a practice that became known as shadow casting.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Aug. 2025
Stars such as Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey have all taken turns dressing up in the iconic garb.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Guests at the National Historic Landmark can experience afternoon team in the parlor, dressing up for a dinner and a live orchestra at night.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Some of these garnishes are also dressing up orange wine, a trending summer beverage.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Cox, on the other hand, paired a classic denim jacket with satin trousers, which is a simple trick for instantly dressing up denim.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
People went to see it again and again, and started dressing up in costumes and acting out the lines in front of the big screen, a practice that became known as shadow casting.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Aug. 2025
Stars such as Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey have all taken turns dressing up in the iconic garb.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Guests at the National Historic Landmark can experience afternoon team in the parlor, dressing up for a dinner and a live orchestra at night.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressing up
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She was viciously beaten after having been detained by an officer who accused her of not dressing appropriately in public, in defiance of the country’s hijab rule, which broadly governs what women should wear.—
Fatemeh Jamalpour,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, what Everton plan to do about the urinals in the historic stadium’s women’s dressing rooms.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Both partners commit to naming insecurities directly rather than disguising them as tests.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Applying coconut or walnut oil can go a long way towards disguising white scratches.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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But adding savory-tasting dyes to treats like cakes or candies often requires masking their flavors with sweeteners or other new ingredients.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, Disney is sweetening the deal for families staying at select Disney Resort hotels by offering complimentary admission to Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Blizzard Beach on their check-in day.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Krispy Kreme is sweetening an already-sweet long Labor Day weekend.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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Defense camouflaging more blemishes than Revlon.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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But instead of improving, L’s mental health deteriorated.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Resting your eyes, adjusting your digital screen settings, or improving your posture can often relieve symptoms without medical intervention.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shoplifting over $250 by concealing.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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My District 2 neighbors are making clear that concealing identities already undermines trust, strips away civil liberties and sets a dangerous precedent.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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While primarily designed for high availability, this also means data and operations are protected against localized security events or attacks, enhancing data integrity and system uptime even under duress.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dressing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressing%20up. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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