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 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.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
This year at the St. Patrick’s Day parades, applaud them when marching by in full dress uniforms.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2024
Thursday, at 2 p.m., the Blue Angels will practice over Pensacola Beach, with a full dress rehearsal on Friday with flight demonstrations and civilian aerobatic performances starting at noon, with the Blue Angels to follow at 2 p.m.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 29 June 2023
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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.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
This year at the St. Patrick’s Day parades, applaud them when marching by in full dress uniforms.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2024
Thursday, at 2 p.m., the Blue Angels will practice over Pensacola Beach, with a full dress rehearsal on Friday with flight demonstrations and civilian aerobatic performances starting at noon, with the Blue Angels to follow at 2 p.m.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 29 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full dress
Noun
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The following day will have a welcome party, which can range from a casual get-together to a cocktail attire affair.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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Claudia also weighed in on Nicola’s bridal attire for her April 2022 nuptials to Brooklyn.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tisdale French shared a video trying on her old HSM costumes.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ubwdu Lace Ballet Sneakers These sneakers feel like a subtle nod to the balletcore trend without going full costume.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Trump can also highlight individual acts of bravery, naming protesters in interviews and speeches, and sharing videos on social media.—
Behnam Ben Taleblu,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alu, O’Hara and a third officer who rescued them from the burning home, Robin Massey, were lauded in 1996 by the National Association of Police Organizations as Top Cops for their bravery on the infamous call.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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The eco-steward award will be accepted by Nathaniel Sponsler, director of AFIRM Group, the global association of the world’s leading apparel and footwear companies.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Teen apparel retailers — Abercrombie & Fitch , Urban Outfitters and American Eagle all slid after the companies preannounced holiday results.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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With that, Chiuri headed to the post-event cocktail to pose for a commemorative snap with Arnault, beaming in full regalia.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Prince William, meanwhile, was dapper in a Windsor tail coat with white tie, plus his Most Noble Order of the Garter Sash with the Lesser George and Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath neck order, among other regalia and medals.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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Trees must be clean of wooden stands, watering bowls, ornaments, lights, wires, string and any other festive finery.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Dec. 2025
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Admire the Queen Anne and Italianate architecture, including original staircases, fireplace mantles and woodwork, and see these homes bedecked in their best holiday finery.—
Rasputin Todd,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Dec. 2025
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The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Full dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full%20dress. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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