as in to pretty (up)
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Proving that comfort and style aren’t mutually exclusive, the Wilfred Goodlux Bloomsbury Dress is made from a stretchy and relaxed jersey material that can be dressed up or down throughout your next trip (and would look excellent with a pair of tomato red sneakers for a casual day of sightseeing).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026 -
The lightweight coat is easy to dress up or down, and the six-button design is a lovely touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Observers have also blamed the government for Transnet’s operational failures, arguing that the company is trapped by structural constraints that management alone cannot resolve.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who observes a child or pet trapped in a hot vehicle is urged to call 911.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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These expanding shells play a key role in enriching the interstellar medium with heavy elements and molecules that later help build new stars and planets.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Having designated housing will enrich the student experience as well, allowing learning to continue outside the classroom.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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The color is easy to accessorize, works with any design style, and layers beautifully with neutrals and other colors.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Madewell Emilie Glove Pump will do the same but with fabric, lending a touch of soft suede to accessorize a pair of rigid denim.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Guests entering on the ground floor are greeted by an impressive staircase adorned with intricate Italianate paneling and molding—all which reflects the meticulous restoration to transform what had, for decades, been a corporate office space, back to its former Neo-classical grandeur.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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The living room walls, painted in pale pink and red with bronze highlights, are also adorned with intriguing details, mirrors, and antique pendant lights.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
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There are plenty of smaller trees to choose from that beautify your yard and win compliments from neighbors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The high-quality products are made using the finest-grade oils and pigments to protect and beautify exterior wood.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Here's another opportunity to fancy up a box of cake mix.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Toronto International Film Festival was also a font of high-end timepieces, with celebrities fancying up their wrists for the red carpet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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People gathered at Navy Pier on Saturday to celebrate the Hindu spring tradition of Holi, also known as the festival of colors, with music, dance, and by throwing and decorating each other with colored powder.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Or, frost the cake completely and decorate with a fruity garnish for a more elegant event.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Trick (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trick%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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