as in to pretty (up)
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Perhaps the easiest way to dress up your barrel jeans is to go with a matching denim top.—
India Roby,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Pressure has been mounting on Australia, the US, the UK and other countries to repatriate thousands of citizens, most of them women and children, who have been trapped in detention camps in Syria since the fall of the Caliphate more than five years ago.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Unlike some twill weave sheets that may trap heat, these are made with bamboo-viscose, a naturally cooling fabric.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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A lot of the tellings of the story set him up as this heartless crook out to enrich himself, hurt other people, and exploit the ocean.—
Abigail Wise,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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The rotating calendar can show dates in either month-and-day or day-and-month formats and also comes with lanterns, firecrackers, and red envelopes to accessorize your calendar with even more good luck.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Feb. 2026
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Individually, each of these necklaces is enough to accessorize with; together, their different styles offer a more interesting approach to layering jewelry.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some have been completely worn down with obscurity over time; others appear to be washed and adorned with fresh flowers on a weekly basis.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Planted orchid arrangements, from Orchids by Hausermann in Illinois, will adorn the tables.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Refashioning the site is complicated, requiring crews working within a tight footprint to carefully preserve and renovate historic buildings, install exhibits and beautify pathways — amid the millions of visitors who flock to the Alamo every year.—
Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Saturday’s event at Hansen Dam in San Fernando Valley brought Angelenos together with the common purpose of enhancing and beautifying neighborhoods to ensure that Los Angeles shines on the world stage.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
10 Feb. 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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The parades are organized by elite and mysterious krewes that spend months preparing for the holiday, decorating their floats and selecting those who get to ride on them.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the main Mountain House, there are standard rooms either decorated in a Victorian or Classic style, as well as options to book a Tower room with an additional living area.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Trick (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trick%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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