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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Vibrant hues are a major part of this year’s forecasted fall trends, especially outfits with an ’80s color palette.

— Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
The spacious rooms and suites have marble bathrooms outfitted with the brand’s Bianco di Carrara bath products and are decorated with archival photographs and sketches by Salvatore Ferragamo.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of outfit

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Johansson recounted how, during one studio session, Saab picked up a single piece of black fabric and twisted, turned, and draped it into a bustier dress right on the mannequin.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Debates the dystopian vision of Hulu’s A Handmaid’s Tale, lying flat on his back on a bed, draped in a red robe.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of drape

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The disclosure, furnished by the nonprofit group Whistleblower Aid, claimed that the Postal Service built its Federal Ballot Mail Portal under an unrealistic timetable, failed to test it adequately, and could delay large ballot mailings.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
The kitchen is nearby and is furnished with custom cabinetry offering lots of storage, along with a neat dining table that folds out when needed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of furnish

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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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Amal chose a body-contouring and razor pleated black Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown with silk taffeta and leather details, the brand’s Vertigo pumps, and a matching clutch.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
The look was gothic and moody, consisting of a full black lace gown with an asymmetric skirt that cascaded down to the floor.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of gown

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