trick (out)

verb

Definition of trick (out)next
as in to pretty (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trick (out)
  1. dress up
  2. trap
  3. enrich
  4. accessorize
  5. adorn
  6. beautify
  7. fancy up
  8. decorate
Verb
  • The National Retail Federation’s Halloween research highlights the different ways consumers participate in seasonal celebrations, from decorating and dressing up to taking part in holiday activities.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • As someone who thinks NYE is a bit overrated, a wedding feels like the perfect excuse to dress up to the nines and celebrate.
    — Fred Sahai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress up
Verb
  • The friction over editorial decisions, particularly around Israel, has trapped CBS in its own Middle East media war.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The alligator was trapped and killed, Winter Garden Police Chief Michael Mason said.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of trap
Verb
  • To join the family business or become a postal worker or plumber to support and enrich their communities.
    — Kiryn Hoffman, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This has enriched its atmosphere with calcium, lithium, and sodium, and the team's model suggests this would have led WD J1330+6435 to adopt a green hue.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of enrich
Verb
  • Recreate with a similar set, then accessorize with pointy black pumps, a sleek clutch, and a few delicate pieces of diamond jewelry, just like the actress.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Ahead, find our favorite chocolate brown suede pieces for fall, including boots, flats, and several fun ways to accessorize.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessorize
Verb
  • Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Designed by Mouawad, the extravagant set included a bra, thong, garter, bracelet, and hair clip adorned with nearly 9,000 diamonds and colorful gemstones, taking over 880 hours to create.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of adorn
Verb
  • Having the marram grass there will mean one less chore for the maintenance crews in the busy summer season as well as beautifying the entrance to the campground, Deerwester said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This collection does not beautify quotidian messiness but shows us how love celebrates our imperfections.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of beautify
Verb
  • Here's another opportunity to fancy up a box of cake mix.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fancy up
Verb
  • After the last one is opened, use the set to bake cookies for Santa and decorate them on Christmas Eve, then take the extras along to your holiday gathering.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms There are 93 rooms and suites—including two penthouses—decorated with plenty of personality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of decorate
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