UNDERDRESS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

underdress

verb

Definition of underdress

as in to uniform

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Recent Examples of underdress Don’t underdress like London or New York. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025

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In April, Congress gave DHS $20 million to outfit body cameras for personnel enforcing immigration law – after the agency scored billions more in funds last year.

— Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
An adjacent dining area connects to a kitchen outfitted with top-tier appliances and a breakfast nook, while the primary suite sits near a library.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

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Open-weight systems can be deployed on sovereign infrastructure, audited for security, tailored to mission requirements, and maintained independently of any commercial provider’s priorities.

— James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Beyond starting more treatments earlier, doctors can increasingly tailor therapy to the biology of an individual man’s cancer.

— Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of tailor

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Meanwhile, a plume of tropical moisture linked to Bertha is feeding into a cold front draped across southeast Virginia, parts of the Carolinas and northern Georgia.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Merlin is draped in a long, light-colored cloak with a white hood over his head, obscuring his face.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Definition of drape

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Then there is the elegance, of course, as evidenced by the Giorgio Armani jackets the coach wanted for his team.

— Nicola Bambini, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
The man everyone — especially those letterman jacket a-holes on the basketball team — blames for all the recent Vecna murders actually dies saving the town of Hawkins.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of jacket

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The couple was pictured posing together in glitzy date night looks—Stefani wore a pale pink floral appliqué gown by Yara Shoemaker, while Shelton wore a black tux.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Additional snaps feature the Boy Next Door star taking a selfie at Wimbledon, posing for photos in a Dolce & Gabbana gown and enjoying a cup of coffee and a croissant from what appears to be a hotel balcony.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

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