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Recent Examples of overdress
Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Dec. 2017
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Laurence’s salad was overdressed, even greasy, and the judges didn’t understand what the dehydrated pomegranate molasses had to do with it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 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
Noun
All three were bogged down by degrees of overdress.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Dec. 2017
Verb
Southern women don’t strive to be subtle, because why not overdress, even to stay at home?
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Laurence’s salad was overdressed, even greasy, and the judges didn’t understand what the dehydrated pomegranate molasses had to do with it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdress
Noun
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Visitors come to the former silver-mining town for its renowned baths, strolling the pedestrian-only city center in yukata (a summer kimono) garb.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dabs of the coverage product under my eyes and on my post-acne hyperpigmentation go a long way, boosting my confidence and uniforming my skin tone in a way that no other product can.—
Humeara Mohamed,
refinery29.com,
1 Aug. 2024
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New 20th anniversary logos and merchandise go on sale Tuesday, but because of MLB guidelines, bigger changes to uniform designs and logos will have to wait a year or so.—
Joe Noga,
cleveland,
17 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Every spring capsule wardrobe needs a floral sundress.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Continuing her suede streak, my mom sent me the link to these retro-feeling sneakers that would pair sweetly with anything from wide-leg jeans to a sundress.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
Noun
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Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.—
Diana Gitig,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Law-enforcement officers, clad in helmets and flak jackets and wielding long guns, materialized on the stage.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The structure is distinguished from its two larger neighbors by having been partially clad in red granite blocks, rather than white limestone.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It was subsequently named as myelin basic protein The discovery of this protein revealed something groundbreaking––the demyelination, or breakdown, of that protective sheath is behind multiple sclerosis.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures outside the capsule built up to some 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit as a sheath of plasma enveloped the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, and its four long-distance travelers, temporarily blocking radio signals the Moon ship and Mission Control in Houston.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The characters are antiques dressed as human beings, and their traumas pile up without consequence.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Oilers were missing Game 1 hero Jason Dickinson, who didn’t dress for Game 2 because of a lower-body injury.—
Jason Hills,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Overdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdress. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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