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noun

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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation went to the prom in some elaborately beaded getup

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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the wine book's getup is pretty standard, with wines being arranged according to country of origin

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Recent Examples of get up
Verb
Olof was even willing to get up an hour early every morning to take the bus instead of the 20-minute drive. Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025 While Carlos Sainz took five races to get up to speed, the team has been scoring consistent points with both drivers in the top 10 at Saudi Arabia. Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
People would wait just outside the arrival gate door, sometimes while dressed in goofy getups while toting balloons or homemade signs of welcome, congratulations or even matrimonial proposals. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 To further see the blending of styles, Elvis' iconic pompadour coiffure also rocked the fashion of the day, making for an interesting addition to this groovy getup. Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
  • The Baltic nation plans to roll out ChatGPT Edu to every secondary student and teacher in the country.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The collection will start rolling out on May 13 with its first model, La Melaza #7, which features the company’s Tint-Change Technology in a special colorway.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The attackers — both clad in black and wearing blue surgical masks — sped off in a gray Nissan sedan with West Virginia tags.
    Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The alleged assassin, clad in khaki prison garb, entered the plea in federal court in New York on Friday, April 25.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • All cardinals in Rome were summoned to a meeting Tuesday before a new pope is elected.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The phrase, summoning a kind of papal succession, alerted the political faithful that Sheinbaum had been chosen to succeed López Obrador as the head of his party, the National Regeneration Movement, or MORENA.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After completing his education, Yi Ming worked as a film and TV stylist, fitting and styling costumes and clothes for actors.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Set and costume designer Tony Walton was married to Julie Andrews and was the magic behind some of the biggest shows on Broadway.
    Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Business Gold Card comes in three metal designs: Gold, Rose Gold and White Gold.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The day-to-night nature of all their designs, from the silver cuffs and beaded chokers to the leather belts and suede handbags, is rooted in an authentic sense of self, and speaks to why their accessories have such broad appeal.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Investors are slowly waking to the opportunities created by China’s ban on the export of rare earths but a modest uptick in the share prices of non-Chinese miners of the material could be just the start of something much bigger.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Shapiro, a Democrat, said Pennsylvania State Police woke him and his family at 2 a.m. to evacuate them as the fire spread.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Photo: Courtesy of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week In 2026, the bride will not be all dressed in white.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
  • He was spotted dressed as a fisherman catching Hudson – a mermaid – in one snap during Halloween.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Whether gathering to celebrate major achievements or connect with community, these moments captured the power of Black culture.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025

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