Thesaurus results for GETUPS

getups

noun

plural of getup

as in costumes

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

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as in designs

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 getups The bars are flooded with single people dressed in their sexiest getups and looking vaguely uncomfortable. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 On and off the screen, they can be seen in getups composed of skin-tight bootie shorts, instantly recognizable white cowboy boots, deep-blue cropped blouses, and high-shine pom poms. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 Gender is often ambiguous—or beside the point—with getups ranging from church lady to dance-hall tart to BDSM munchkin. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 Stunning in shimmering orange getups? — Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 From there, the scene jumps to Milan, where Andy and Miranda are seen attending myriad fashion shows and wearing a series of ravishing getups, all soundtracked once again by Madonna’s 1990 hit. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 Emily brought her dramatic energy to the shows, thrashing her skinny way through the crowds in her surrealist thrift-store getups, crowd-surfing and stage diving and taking elbows to the face with theatrical aplomb. — Andrew Martin, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 Onstage, Fleming dresses in glam-rock getups reminiscent of both Mick Jagger and Cher. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026

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There was a corn shucking contest, elote corn bites at concession stands and fans decked out in corn costumes or hats.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
On the production and technical sides, the show was recognized for editing, sound mixing, casting, costumes, and Whitaker’s cinematography.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of costumes

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Standard rooms already feel generous by Vegas standards, and suites step up to apartment-like layouts, with separate living areas that make longer stays or work trips more comfortable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Bitsight says the operators also used computer vision to help the bots locate ads when webpage layouts changed.

— Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of layouts

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The quantization pass that follows commonly lands around four or five bits per weight, though many formats exist, and presets rather than manual tuning decide which tensors keep higher precision.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Others offered new hosts in traditional formats, such as a series of MSNBC streaming opinion programs that relied on personalities such as Zerlina Maxwell.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of formats

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The church’s nave is decorated in the incredibly intricate Manueline style – motifs that pay tribute to the sea trade that made Portugal rich.

— Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
His designs were distinguished by adventurous use of color and unconventional materials, often incorporating motifs drawn from nature, animals and the fantastical.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of motifs

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For Garfield, the story’s themes of nature, imagination and community feel especially timely as technology increasingly shapes everyday life.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The cinematic drama is an exploration of violence, body and identity – themes that Lenz has also touched on in his previous work.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026