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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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 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 For an InstaCart ad directed by Spike Jonze, the Zoolander star and the jumpsuit-wearing flipper bust moves in Boone-ish getups for a sleazy, Italo-disco style music program. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026

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The battle of Karbala is known to every school Shia child in Iraq and Iran – re-enacted every year by participants in period costumes – often with horses and camels.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
LARPing, or live-action role-playing, might conjure up visions of Dungeons & Dragons costumes and renaissance fairs.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

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An internal skunkworks was set up in California with a brief to rethink the idea of a universal EV platform from the ground up, taking into account the advances made by EV startups and clean-sheet designs both in the US but especially China.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
In 1912, the pen cases were acquired by Louis Cartier as reference pieces for his jewelry designs.

— News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of designs

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This fuss-free pair has it all—plenty of color choices, comfy low heels, and a sleek, versatile design that will easily match any outfit, especially mini skirts and dresses.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Their supportive cork footbeds and timeless designs work now with breezy dresses, shorts, or linen pants, then transition seamlessly to jeans and lightweight sweaters as temperatures begin to cool.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

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Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of layouts

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New formats and models Some companies in China are going further to upend entertainment.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Beverages tablets and vapes already offer experiences with little to no traditional cannabis odor, Pih points out, and even smokeable and vapeable formats are getting more discreet through better formulation.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of formats

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Go literal with scholastic motifs, or keep it subtle with bright colors and minimalist designs.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
And the motifs that dominated front pages and became ubiquitous on social media weren’t so much what happened on the court or pitch but how fans came together away from the stadium.

— Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of motifs

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The Pulse can perform much more intricate compositions than, say, a pair of industrial robot arms, and can work directly off of digital notations without the need for custom programming.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
The finished album also reaches much further back, reviving three previously unheard songs Young originally wrote in 1963 alongside newer compositions.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of compositions

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Empire of the Sun, the other top Aussie act in the mix, followed Disco Lines with its usual/unusual brand of futuristic, culturally convoluted and yet entirely well-received (at least by the Outside Lands fans) mix of themes and sounds.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
For a customized meal, head next door to the new Chef’s Table, where guests gather around a 10-seat table and have menus, pairings and themes tailored to their whims.

— Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026