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as in decorated
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the whole house had been done up for Halloween
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as in dressed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws
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as in worn
to use up all the physical energy of
all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up
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Recent Examples of done up
The chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry are done up in a creamy eggshell hue, and there’s a breakfast room for light meals.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Venturing into the wild, Rip encounters a strange group of men, done up in traditional Dutch dress and playing ninepins—bowling—in a mountain hollow.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Swift had her hair done up in colorful scrunchies and wore a Scramble letter necklace with her character's name Natalie.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Greydon House, with its 20 rooms done up in blue and white, feels homey, while Life House has an inviting terrace whose firepit lends itself to a convivial atmosphere.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
His face is done up in traditional calavera face paint.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Three other bone grafts are awaiting transplantation, a procedure that can be done up to five years after donation.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Venturing into the wild, Rip encounters a strange group of men, done up in traditional Dutch dress and playing ninepins—bowling—in a mountain hollow.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Swift had her hair done up in colorful scrunchies and wore a Scramble letter necklace with her character's name Natalie.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Greydon House, with its 20 rooms done up in blue and white, feels homey, while Life House has an inviting terrace whose firepit lends itself to a convivial atmosphere.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
His face is done up in traditional calavera face paint.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Three other bone grafts are awaiting transplantation, a procedure that can be done up to five years after donation.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done up
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New this year inside the manor will be 11 rooms decorated to bring the home's historic characteristics to life.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
30 Oct. 2025
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Often referred to as wrought leather, it was typically gilded, painted, or decorated.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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In one of the first illustrations of Christopher Robin and Pooh from the first book Milne published, the young boy is sporting his signature bowl cut, but Pooh is not yet dressed in the red shirt that has become so familiar to children over the last 100 years.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a video recently posted on the Hobbiton Movie Set TikTok account, the happy couple is seen being surprised by the 44-year-old star, who was dressed casually in a windbreaker and a pair of jeans.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have developed a new type of textile that can adjust its aerodynamic properties while worn on the body.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Oct. 2025
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The drawstring bucket bag can be worn as either a shoulder bag or a crossbody, and comes with a small, removable zip pouch that can hold credit cards or cash without getting lost inside your bag.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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North's friend played the role of Usher, rocking an all-white outfit adorned with a single white glove — just like the musician wore — and lip-syncing into a microphone.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The water-resistant design features a grinning bird in a pilgrim hat perched atop a giant pumpkin adorned with a festive greeting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters whisper about a gas main as a little girl, Dinah, is carried out of the wreckage—the sole survivor of a blast that killed her mom.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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As various ancient sources recount, after Achilles is killed by Paris, the Greeks resort to deception.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Givenchy also created a replica of the five-strand pearl necklace that draped across Hepburn’s collarbone.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jw Pei Hana Tote Bag Made from a luxe-looking faux suede fabric, this medium-sized purse can be worn as a shoulder bag or draped over your wrist as a small tote bag.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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