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 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 Indeed, allowing the fruits to breathe playfulness into your wintertime getups will be one of your best fashion decisions to date. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025

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Court documents show Robertson took a minor from Frisco, Texas to Atlanta, Georgia, in May 2024 to attend a furry convention, a gathering centered around a subculture involving anthropomorphic animal characters and costumes.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Here are some of our favorite costumes from the 2026 Florida Supercon.

— Connie Ogle July 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Definition of costumes

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Sudarshan has pinned his hopes on the iconic Norton, a more than century-old British brand long celebrated for its racing pedigree, innovative technology and cool designs.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Trump wrote alongside the designs in a June 26 post on Truth Social.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of designs

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The baroque pearl necklace is perfect for summer because the heaviness of the gemstone contrasts beautifully with light dresses and boho tops.

— Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026
Cocoon-like tailoring, dramatic hemlines, and billowy pants and dresses create an expressive and eye-catching approach to fashion.

— Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of dresses

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The Amelia costs from CAD 145,000 (roughly US$102,000) and has lots of options available, such as alternative layouts, building materials, and even a bathtub/shower instead of the standard shower.

— Adam Williams July 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
There are also suites, like the Mountain View suite, a two-level tower room with stunning sights, or the Family suite with options for unique configurations of beds and layouts to suit a family’s specific needs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of layouts

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Other formats mentioned include balanced political talk, non-political talk, and sports, with an emphasis on local teams.

— Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 13 July 2026
Historically, the two use different formats and software and have different levels of detail depending on what type of machine is rendering them and whether the rendering is pre-baked or being done in real time.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Definition of formats

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Circular motifs carved into the doors are reminiscent of the portholes of luxury ocean liners that once docked nearby on the Hudson River.

— Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Both motifs also appear in Shakespeare’s play, but were not understood clearly until the painting, like a missing puzzle piece, helped connect the dots.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of motifs

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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.

— Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Langley has seen a total of a dozen compositions land on the roster, eight of which have climbed into the top 10.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of compositions

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The whimsy carries over to afternoon tea, served throughout the year in the hotel’s Pavilion and featuring fairytale and wondrous themes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Capital chased the same companies, the same suppliers, the same data center themes, the same power demand stories, and the same future productivity arguments.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026