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
  • 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
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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
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  • 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
  • The song also features compositions from Sivan’s longtime collaborator Leland as well as Kaelyn Behr.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Delphine Jelk, Guerlain’s in-house perfumer, attributes this evolution to a growing desire for more refined compositions.
    Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
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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

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“Getups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getups. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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