Thesaurus results for PRIMPING

primping

verb

present participle of primp

as in dressing

to try to make yourself more attractive by making small changes to your clothes, hair, etc., especially while looking at yourself in a mirror The teenagers spent hours primping in front of the mirror on the day of the prom.

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Recent Examples of primping The small reception desk seems tight on space, but most employees are out in the lobby welcoming guests, straightening pillows in the waterfront lounge, and primping the magnificent flower arrangements anyway. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Plus, check out the rest of her hair primping routine and some more on-sale options to shop during the retailer's Big Spring Sale below. —

Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026 My introduction to Peters came late last year, when Instagram’s algorithm served me a video of him wearing a baseball cap, primping and pouting for the camera. —

Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026

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dressing

Verb

Fortunately, dressing for the occasion has never been easier.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Every day revolves around medications, feedings, therapies, appointments, bathing, dressing and monitoring their health.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026