OVERDRESS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of overdress

as in kimono

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as in to uniform

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Don't overdress the bed with excess throw pillows and blankets. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 Southern women don’t strive to be subtle, because why not overdress, even to stay at home? — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 Don’t overdress the salad; toss with about a third of the dressing, then add more as needed and serve the rest on the side. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 The high standard Riley set is why the franchise’s current malaise is overdressed with angst. — Greg Cote february 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 The painter also appears to portray Henry as a childlike figure absurdly overdressed in regal finery. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025 But nothing kills a vibe faster than being overdressed at a dive bar—or underdressed at a swanky rooftop, for that matter. — Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025 But there's some situations where showing up in a suit and tie would be overdressed. — James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024 The 42-year-old EGOT winner took to the ice with Lipinski’s help in a recent segment on The Jennifer Hudson Show, even if Hudson was a touch overdressed for the proceedings. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023

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Like Davis’ dress, this minimalist style is easy to accessorize with statement jewelry, vibrant scarves, and even a lace kimono for cool yet breathable coverage.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026

Definition of kimono

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For the occasion, George matched his father in a suit and tie — despite the heat — while Kate was praised for her sage-green cape dress by Emilia Wickstead and Charlotte for her royal-blue sundress.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Kate stunned in a sage green cape dress, while Charlotte’s sundress matched a shade of royal blue that her mother has worn frequently in the past.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

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At product launches, company events, and trade shows, Huang is nearly always clad in his trademark black Tom Ford leather jacket.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026
For Mary Kay, the latter of these rationales seems to have been clothed in the guise of the former, though the precise catalyst for establishing her own outfit remains indeterminate.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

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From a seashell-print maxi reminiscent of Farm Rio’s Sand Marine Shells dress to tropical florals, bold prints, and tiered silhouettes, these picks are made for beach vacations, weddings, and sunny weekends.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Leather ballet flats dress things up without getting too formal.

— India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

Definition of dress

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Following the stabbings, Kohberger fled the scene, but left trace amounts of DNA on a knife sheath, which authorities used to identify him as a suspect.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

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