Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdressed
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The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Oct. 2025 -
His image was captured on a trail camera mounted in the driveway, attired in camouflage, an AR-15-style semiautomatic assault rifle strapped to his chest.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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The same camaraderie could also be shared and enjoyed while fully clothed.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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When our dissatisfaction came adorably clothed in rumpled flannels and baggy jeans?—
Nora Dahlia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In one of the first illustrations of Christopher Robin and Pooh from the first book Milne published, the young boy is sporting his signature bowl cut, but Pooh is not yet dressed in the red shirt that has become so familiar to children over the last 100 years.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a video recently posted on the Hobbiton Movie Set TikTok account, the happy couple is seen being surprised by the 44-year-old star, who was dressed casually in a windbreaker and a pair of jeans.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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To stop this quarterback, Mizzou can’t get tricked by his illusions.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Another legend explains how in the distant past, the nefarious Lake Nyos was formed from the decomposing body of a Kom chief whose people had been tricked and murdered by the Bamessi tribe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On one hand, it’s made refreshing with lime juice, and is totally suited for backyard barbecue sipping.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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While vinegar is safe for most types of glass, there are a few glass surfaces not suited for this natural cleaner.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stewart denied allegations that the pageant was rigged, and an internal investigation concluded no rigging took place.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, federal authorities allege the games were rigged — unknowingly to the poker players the crime families targeted.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Overdressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdressed. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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