as in to pretty (up)
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Use them to dress up walls or decorate tree branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026 -
The smooth faux leather gives them a polished look, which can instantly dress up an outfit more than sneakers would.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The victim, who has not been identified, suffered severe crushing injuries to his lower limbs after becoming trapped in a lifting system, local fire authorities told Reuters, citing eyewitness accounts.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Use a damp microfiber cloth to trap particles instead of just pushing them to the next surface.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unlike earthworms, which enrich the soil, Asian Jumping Worms devour everything, stripping soil and damaging plant roots.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Orange peels enrich the soil with essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, boosting plant root development.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brooches and bowties are used to accessorize, as are hats.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Get a few to accessorize your home’s exterior all spring and summer long.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Families flock to the Cape for mini-golfing, traipsing around sand dunes, comparing ice cream stands, gobbling up lobster rolls, spotting whales, and simply admiring the gray cedar shake houses adorned with colorful buoys.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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For her first solo outing with granddaughter-in-law Meghan Markle in June 2018, the Queen chose a lime green suit dress by Stewart Parvin with a matching hat adorned with flowers.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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And initiatives that beautify the neighborhood, like planting trees and flowers, can make a huge difference.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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This can help lower stress levels and beautify your home, creating a calming environment.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 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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Cakes big and small are the ideal stage for your wildest decorating dreams.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Each of the suites are decorated with the same Mediterranean style and have private patios and balconies perfect for watching the sunset.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Trick (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trick%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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