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 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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Rodrigo Teaser of Brazil portrays Michael Jackson in this tribute concert with choreography, costumes and more.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Attendees arrived sporting Malört T-shirts, jerseys, hats shaped like the bottle and Malört-themed costumes, including the Mandalorian and pope.

— Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of costumes

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Sergio tells Bryan that his designs are incongruent, and everyone has a problem with the crotch on his gown.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
His son, in partnership with close friends behind Bolivia’s best boutique hotel brand Panorama (known for Met and Atix in La Paz), teamed up to bring Ugalde’s vision to life, true to his original designs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of designs

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The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Bra bands that dig in and have minimal side coverage can create bulges under your tops and dresses, but this under-$20 Warners style does the opposite, according to shoppers.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dresses

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Autumn Ring will return in December for the first time since GT6, and interestingly, it’ll be offered with two layouts.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Mini Domy The Brda has lots of options available, including different interior layouts, an optional deck area, and the ability to swap out the steps for an indoor spiral staircase.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of layouts

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But the likely fake accounts potentially set up a legal quagmire for Temu, as European law bars the use of misleading formats for advertising.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Building on the spirit of the inaugural edition, this year’s chapter introduces new voices and evolving formats while remaining grounded in the festival’s—and Patina’s—core values.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of formats

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The vibrant floral motifs and creamy white hue ooze sophistication, while the dainty size is perfect for carrying your phone, keys, lipstick, and wallet.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Alternatively, the sleek lines could fit in living spaces with Art Deco motifs and could play nice with other metal finishes.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of motifs

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This is a high-purity form of antimony which has defense uses, particularly in primers, ammunition and pyrotechnic compositions.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
In her twenties, the compositions began to rise and fall on the page like ocean swells.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026