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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
  • With its chiffon material and flutter sleeves, this maxi is super easy to dress up—say, for a fall wedding or concert.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The region’s poppies played a starring role in the new collection, dressing up Santoni’s relaxed Papavero suede loafer.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of dress up
Verb
  • In 2023, a blizzard dumped unprecedented amounts of snow, trapping people inside for days.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Emergency crews in Sea Bright, New Jersey, rescued a woman and her dog after their vehicle became trapped in floodwaters, ABC7 reported.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of trap
Verb
  • Paper bags block weeds, retain soil moisture, and decompose into organic matter that enriches the soil over time.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
  • This meant the next generations of stars, POP II and POP I, stars were progressively more metal-enriched.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of enrich
Verb
  • Shoes are the one-and-done item that can immediately upgrade your fall wardrobe without having to accessorize, layer, or add anything else.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Apple's new foldable iPhone won't be hitting shelves for weeks, but eager fans are already thinking about how to accessorize it – and protect it.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of accessorize
Verb
  • The Grammy nominee wore a white lace dress and her hair was adorned with a bright blue ribbon.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond pottery studios and galleries, art lovers can seek out the renowned Ben Long frescoes, which adorn the walls of Saint Mary’s Church and Holy Trinity Church in nearby Glendale Springs, North Carolina.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of adorn
Verb
  • This collection does not beautify quotidian messiness but shows us how love celebrates our imperfections.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Capen saw beyond what NBC’s cameras colored and beautified in pastels on Friday night prime time.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 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
  • Linn’s, decorated with vintage bikes mounted along its high walls, lived up to the hype.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • By 1869, New York had taken to decorating ships in the harbor with Italian and American flags, in addition to hosting a carnival and parade.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of decorate
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“Trick (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trick%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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