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 Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s -- including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones -- died Monday. — Mark Kennedy The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026 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

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Because JonBenét had won several child beauty pageants, images of her in makeup and garish costumes created a spectacle around the case (which is still unsolved), and around the Ramseys.

— Kate Aurthur, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
The museum’s inaugural exhibition, Star Wars in Motion, showcases vehicles, costumes—including Princess Leia’s—props, and artwork from the first six films.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of costumes

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Read ahead for 24 fabulous elopement dresses that’ll help make your big day memorable.

— Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Feathers and florals came in droves with this latest collection, appearing on everything from boudoir-style dresses and wraps to red-carpet-ready pieces like the one Miller wore on Tuesday night in New York City.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of dresses

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These options give equipment manufacturers additional flexibility when adapting the supply to existing hardware layouts.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
IvyCraft interprets document layouts, page structures, and images instead of extracting text alone.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of layouts

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Audiences feel more open to new voices, new platforms, and new formats than ever.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Eventbrite also links the trend to coffeehouse DJ sets and morning dance events, a signal that programmable, alcohol-free formats are expanding across the day.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of formats

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My 300-plus-mile itinerary between Los Angeles and San Francisco dipped in and out of these motifs, with surprises along the way.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
The brand’s platform styles often feature rhinestone adornments or unique motifs suspended in the empty space.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of motifs

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Characterized by striking color palettes and graphic compositions, his images mix art, activism and popular culture.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Zimmer’s live shows allow for these compositions to exist in a different life, making music originally written to accompany scenes on screen into the centerpiece of a full-scale arena production.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of compositions

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He is expected to speak on several spiritual and societal themes, including the need to protect immigrants, the sick and unborn, and defend human dignity in the era of AI, and address themes of peace, culture, and unity.

— Tyler Speicher , Courtney Walsh, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
What was your role in Thrive’s recent discussions with FIFA, and how does the way that investment idea played out map to the themes of your book?

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026