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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Household furnishings like clocks and bedspreads sported his designs.

— BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
The two materials are intended to serve different battery manufacturing requirements as energy storage systems become larger and battery designs evolve.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of designs

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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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In flight tests, the tiny drone navigated pitch-black enclosures, mapped unknown room layouts, hugged surface contours, and located exits without a single visual cue.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Yes, thanks to spacious two-queen room layouts and complimentary cribs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 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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Her compositions aim to depict a feeling rather than something tangible, with a driving force derived from Surrealism and fueled by imagination and a passion for creation.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 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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New this year is Queer Family, dedicated to kids and their families, with a focus on culturally enriching independent films that explore themes of inclusion and identity.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
There are 11 more songs waiting on the other side of the album release that will expand on the themes presented in the singles.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026