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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But in recent years, Iran has enriched uranium to 60%, beyond the levels necessary for most non-military uses.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The previous supreme leader made the mistake of enriching uranium but never building a nuclear weapon; in effect, his nuclear program went far enough to provoke the West into sanctions and military strikes but not far enough to provide protection.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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To accessorize her custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown — which featured a wisteria embroidery on its bodice and hemline — Fanning discovered that a Cartier necklace from 1903 likewise was crafted to resemble wisteria leaves.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
16 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 melodic closer had the huge crowd energized and swaying along, as the nearly 50-foot stage, fully adorned in LED lights, beamed hypnotic celestial imagery in neon blue.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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For her grand debut, Princess Caroline's eldest daughter chose a Chanel dress in white and adorned with feathers, establishing a link with her mother's favorite maison.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
21 Mar. 2026
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Registration is open from March 16, 2026, to April 18, 2026, for residents, volunteer groups, and community associations looking to beautify their neighborhoods.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In his first few months in office, Escalona has launched a campaign to beautify Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street) by purchasing a fleet of trucks to pick up garbage.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
17 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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Designed to lift spirits during even the darkest mid-winter days, dozens of chandeliers decorate the hallways and public areas – including a piece above the bar designed to mimic snow lanterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make some swoops and swirls on the top with the back of a spoon, then decorate with sprinkles and add the candles.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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