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noun

plural of overdress
as in tea gowns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of overdress
as in clothes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdresses
  1. sheaths
  2. tricks
  3. kimonos
  4. rigs
  5. shifts
  6. robes
  7. shirtdresses
  8. suits
Noun
  • 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
  • Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of sheaths
Verb
  • Exterior walls, similarly, may be warmer than an interior wall, which tricks the thermostat and causes the AC to run longer than necessary.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • Cthulhu, who tricks the Minions into releasing his friends from purgatory.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 June 2026
Definition of tricks
Noun
  • Design and color Traditional kimonos are known for their elaborate and stylish designs, but since the look has become more popular in Western culture, kimono-style robes are available in a variety of plain and simple styles as well.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Definition of kimonos
Verb
  • There’s infectious joy and wonder as the Eridian who will come to be known as Rocky begins communicating with Ryland, at first with rudimentary signals and then with more complex language once Ryland rigs a translation device.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of rigs
Noun
  • Similar to how magma itself shifts landscapes and helps transform terrain, this year’s graduates were invited to challenge conventions and propose new perspectives on the future of fashion.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • The weather pattern shifts late Thursday into Friday, and winds aloft help pull more moisture into Missouri, setting up a hotter, more humid weekend.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of shifts
Verb
  • Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita.
    — Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of robes
Noun
  • Best maxi shirtdresses Apart from having the versatility to be dressed up or down, a maxi shirtdress is also the ideal silhouette for cold-weather layering.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
Definition of shirtdresses
Verb
  • Make sure that the recipes and information are arranged in a way that suits your needs and lifestyle.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Miami also returns center Aaron Brewer, who has quickly become one of the top players in the NFL at his position for his athleticism, which suits the outside-zone run-blocking scheme well.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of suits
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