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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 new photos, captured by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman, show the actresses in their iconic '50s and '60s getups.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Now through September 1, indulge in trending ballet flats, chunky heels, and boots that appeared on the feet of your favorite stars and are sure to power every last one of your upcoming getups — doling out all-day comfort that will put your feet, and not only your wallet, at ease.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Lohan, a gifted actor whose career has had some shaky turns, is left to build a performance on her costumes, an assortment of allegedly kicky but in reality horrifically ugly teenage-girl getups.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Now through September 1, indulge in trending ballet flats, chunky heels, and boots that appeared on the feet of your favorite stars and are sure to power every last one of your upcoming getups — doling out all-day comfort that will put your feet, and not only your wallet, at ease.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Lohan, a gifted actor whose career has had some shaky turns, is left to build a performance on her costumes, an assortment of allegedly kicky but in reality horrifically ugly teenage-girl getups.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getups
Noun
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Protesters in Little Rock showed up energized with signs, megaphones, American flags and costumes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Oct. 2025
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People dressed in all kinds of costumes, including as unicorns, the Pokémon Eevee and a giraffe.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Carter has made a name for himself in Hollywood by defining the look of wealth in 21st-century America with his production designs for such iconic fare as Succession.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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Compared to the larger Luka designs, this Mini has fewer pockets inside, with the addition of a phone-sized pocket on the exterior.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Piggybacking on that was a line of similarly tropical dresses and knit sets, but jackets and coats are a different game, Marie explained.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Across her tour and recent headline performances, Carpenter has slipped into glitzy archival Bob Mackie gowns, Versace mini-dresses, and custom Dolce & Gabbana with a western twist.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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These storefronts will be smaller and more manageable than the sweeping layouts of previous Bed Bath & Beyond stores.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Most have generic layouts, long URLs and simple forms asking for a claim ID from your email or postcard.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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And to see our work in more formats (text, video, audio) and on more platforms (JSOnline, of course, but also Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and more).—
GREG BOROWSKI,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Still, Montgomery is a Flex-at-best option in 12-team formats.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Marigolds, cascading drapes, and glowing lanterns form a festive canopy of red and gold, blending traditional Indian motifs with the brand’s signature modern aesthetic.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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In Ragtime‘s most impressive achievement, those three groups (and their musical motifs and dance choreographies) are introduced in the astonishing opening number, separately at first but then blending together as if to illustrate the cauldron that was and is New York City.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Growing up in the South Bay, Teng took to music almost from the start and was playing classical compositions on the piano at age 5.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Looking ahead, the researchers plan to conduct more complex experiments using mock debris with different shapes and compositions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meyer-Harley’s son has already begun working through his reading list, starting with by Madeleine L’Engle—a classic that has faced multiple challenges over the years due to its themes of magic and religion.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the interview below, Cahn dives deeper into her process for creating The Diplomat and weighs in on some of the biggest Season 3 themes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Getups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getups. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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