as in to pretty (up)
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Even in San Andrés Mixquic, known for its traditional celebrations, some wear the sort of spooky Halloween costumes sold in the United States, although local families themselves do not dress up.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Over the years, the mom and daughter have taken a twinning approach to dressing up for events in slinky metallics, head-to-toe black, and other similar styles.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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When vacuuming, don’t forget small spaces under the oven, between the counter and fridge, and areas under furniture that are likely to trap dirt.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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An early freeze had trapped them in an icebound lagoon four miles short of open water.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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October is National Arts n Humanities Month, a time normally reserved for celebrating the creative and intellectual currents that enrich our nation.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The albufera, for instance, starts with wing stock enriched with drumsticks, shallots, and button mushrooms, plus two bottles of Madeira reduced to a single glass with vinegar.—
Joel Hart,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Style a black corset top with black skinny jeans and accessorize with pearl necklaces and black sunglasses.—
Emma Kershaw,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Winfrey opted for shimmering jewels to accessorize her attire, wearing a glittering cocktail ring and a pair of coordinated earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Shaped like a wheel, with concentric circles around silk spokes, the webs are sometimes adorned with decorations – called stabilimenta.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Taking inspiration from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Douglas Sirk melodramas of the '50s, director Ti West delights in playing with contrasts in Pearl, adorning grisly murders and a terrifying lead performance with a sumptuous score and rich, saturated colors.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Developers freed from building parking are also more likely to invest in beautifying their building for residents and pedestrians.—
Stefan Chavez-Norgaard,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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Saturday was a chance for organizers to gather and start beautifying the neighborhood, which is largely home to working class and immigrant residents.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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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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Leave it to the Barefoot Contessa to fancy up even the most basic of recipes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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In 1995, the Château de Wideville, built in 1580, was purchased and French interior designer Henri Samuel was tasked to decorate it.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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With that time, his family celebrated Jacob’s 14th birthday, and decorated his hospital room with LED lights and balloons.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Trick (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trick%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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