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Recent Examples on the Web Its themes of community, teamwork, and personal growth play up the nostalgia factor, especially this time of year. Janey Tracey, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2024 For one, the roster plays up beloved flavors that are often associated with the changing seasons, like maple and apple. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024 Lake has played up her unswerving loyalty to Trump. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024 Dark linens topped with torn gauze transform a buffet and a headless winged statue plays up the Gothic effect. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for play up 

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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/play%20up. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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