as in attire
dressy clothing
suburban teens in full dress for the prom at the country club
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Recent Examples of full dress
The service members in full dress uniform marched in step up the two flights of stairs with the casket and carried it to its place beneath the speaker's rostrum.
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John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
For the fifth year in a row, New York Police Department and corrections officers were officially barred from marching in the parade while wearing their full dress uniforms, which include firearms.
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Mandalit Del Barco,
NPR,
29 June 2025
The team at the hotel suggested using the atrium in The Mark restaurant, from which an aerial shot of Cardi’s full dress could be captured before she was hidden in umbrellas and whisked out onto the carpet.
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Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
Their joint photo was accompanied by one individual snap each of King Frederik, 55, and Queen Mary, 52, in their gala finery — the King in the Navy’s full dress uniform and the Queen in a deep green gown with lace sleeves and a high neck.
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Janine Henni,
Peoplemag,
25 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for full dress
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
For the fifth year in a row, New York Police Department and corrections officers were officially barred from marching in the parade while wearing their full dress uniforms, which include firearms.
—
Mandalit Del Barco,
NPR,
29 June 2025
The team at the hotel suggested using the atrium in The Mark restaurant, from which an aerial shot of Cardi’s full dress could be captured before she was hidden in umbrellas and whisked out onto the carpet.
—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
Their joint photo was accompanied by one individual snap each of King Frederik, 55, and Queen Mary, 52, in their gala finery — the King in the Navy’s full dress uniform and the Queen in a deep green gown with lace sleeves and a high neck.
—
Janine Henni,
Peoplemag,
25 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full dress
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The model’s attire was crafted with a delicate lace material and two unique botanical motifs.
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The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.
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News how his costume took a toll on his body.
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In one photo, Affleck holds a young Seraphina in a baby carrier while holding hands with Violet, and in another, Affleck wears a Batman costume while holding son Samuel.
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Just watching as a fan from a distance, I was impressed by her bravery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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Thermal chambers replicate the effects of heat and humidity on apparel donned by people or robot mannequins.
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Merchandise including counterfeit perfumes, Rolex watches, knockoff Knicks apparel, sunglasses, electronics and Labubus were seized, in addition to $145,000 in cash, police said.
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Brandon also participated in ceremonial dances and wore traditional regalia.
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Princess Kate and her children rode in a carriage together during the parade while Prince William rode horseback in his military regalia alongside Prince Edward and Princess Anne.
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My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery.
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Hosts can load the table with fine china and florals indoors or out, and the major-commitment option asks guests to show up in tea-time finery, hats included.
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.
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“Full dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full%20dress. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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