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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The 6,600-square-foot 5-bedroom residence sleeps 10 and is outfitted with a massive living room with 2 televisions, a pool table, and a record player.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The interiors do not disappoint—the fitting room opens with a bubblegum-pink velvet sofa and matching walls, the long display table in the main room is outfitted with design books and flowers, and there is vintage furniture everywhere.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of outfit

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Jenni Kayne, which has been in business nearly 25 years, is known for its essentials such as sweaters, shirts, dresses, footwear and, more recently, tailored pants and skirts.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Dermatologists can tailor treatments, from over-the-counter creams to prescription medications; avoid picking pimples, which can worsen inflammation and increase scarring.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailor

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The skirt continued the black palette in a soft, satiny fabric with material draped at the hips for an exaggerated silhouette.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Tropical disturbance in the Gulf Coast Rain is expected to continue in central Florida, where a stalling frontal system is now draped.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 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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Gala cochair Nicole Ari Parker was one of the first to arrive, wearing a custom Victor De Souza gown reminiscent of Victorian tulle.

— Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
The actor was an early standout of the night in a sheer black lace gown with a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and plenty of ostrich feather embellishments.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

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