getups

plural of getup
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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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Noun
  • This is particularly true of costumes from the Hitchcockian vibe of 2020’s Ratched to the chic ’90s minimalism embodied by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in this year’s Love Story.
    Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Pious femininity was being acted out with costumes, makeup, and abundant use of amen.
    Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand at its Buford facility, using classic designs as the inspiration while incorporating modern engineering and amenities.
    Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Attendees pulled out classic blue jeans throughout the five-day event, styling them with pieces as basic as hoodies and bomber jackets to layering them under sheer lace dresses.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Nightie dresses also act as the ultimate transitional wardrobe essential.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Video previews and creator page layouts are also getting more customizable, and custom unblurred thumbnails can now be added to any public posts.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Entry-level luxury cruise cabins can offer balconies, spacious layouts, premium amenities, and even butler service.
    Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Fremantle‘s long-serving global formats chief Vasha Wallace is laving the Got Talent firm.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That is two independent physical builds of more than a thousand proteins each, in two different formats, on two continents.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its range leans in a bolder direction, from floral motifs to more Deco-style designs like the MetroChic collection which incorporates geometric black-and-gold details.
    Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, take Chappell’s advice and try pairing a few bold graphic tiles with some textured solids or more subtle motifs for a beautiful sense of rhythm that feels sophisticated rather than overwhelming.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Glennie-Smith also served as musical director for Zimmer’s live concerts and conducted the 60-piece orchestra at the 2012 Academy Awards that featured compositions from Zimmer and Pharrell Williams.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Samples or compositions are given to all of the city chapters, and attendees get to chop up and edit the selections.
    Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Among all the meaningful themes, past and present, one small exchange will stick with me longest.
    David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Premise and themes King of the Hill follows the Hill family, led by father Hank and mother Peggy, and their friends and neighbors in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas.
    Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Getups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getups. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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