underdressing

Definition of underdressingnext
present participle of underdress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underdressing
Verb
  • During her six-year tenure, Porter often went viral for wielding a whiteboard to emphasize her points while dressing down corporate executives in congressional hearings.
    Lia Russell February 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The point of dressing down is to show solidarity with those fighting NF, which impacts 1 in every 2,500 people.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In this way, adventurers could use the same burner while tailoring their cookware to the individual trip, loading up larger pots and pans for a group overland expedition or paring back to the lightest possible setup for a long-distance backpacking or ski touring adventure.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The challenge lies in tailoring your tone without diluting the mission or fragmenting the brand.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Can a home furnishing-cabal haiku be far behind?
    Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The home furnishing retailer is known for modern, aspirational furniture and decor that looks and feels high-end—but with discounts up to 62% off, there’s no need to pay luxury prices.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.
    Gavin J. Quinton March 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Goldfields doesn't shy away from electrical power, outfitting the Escape Pod with a full hardware suite stored in the rear right-side cabinet.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
  • For the last three years leading up to this month’s Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Chock has held dual roles as an athlete and entrepreneur, at once trying to beat her competition while also outfitting many of them.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, the convent’s nine bookable guest rooms are more akin to sleeping over at your grandmother’s house, swaddling you in a familiar, matronly feeling of being watched over and cared for from a distance.
    Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The veteran sideline reporter and member of FOX Sports’ A-Team braved the freezing temperature in Philly by swaddling herself in a capacious coat, which drew comparisons to a diverse array of notorious icons of warmth including Cruella De Ville, Jon Snow, emus, mob wives, pimps, and Ric Flair.
    Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.
    Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The fish can be dressed and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before wrapping in foil and cooking.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The restaurant will also have seating wrapping around its exterior and a live music stage.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Underdressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdressing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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