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as in to dress
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we always like to dress up when going to parties
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as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the war was a fiasco that the administration tried to dress up as a triumph
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
the girls were dressed up in skirts or dresses, but the boys were wearing jeans
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Recent Examples of dress up
These Dolphins dressed up early for Halloween as a quality football team and led 17-3 after the first half.
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Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Kids and adults can have a fun time dressing up and making costumes from scratch.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
See our gallery of the little ones dressed up to celebrate the holiday!
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Kim Kardashian, the original influencer, is dressing up as the next generation of TikTokers this Halloween thanks to her daughter, North West.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Kids and adults can have a fun time dressing up and making costumes from scratch.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
See our gallery of the little ones dressed up to celebrate the holiday!
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Kim Kardashian, the original influencer, is dressing up as the next generation of TikTokers this Halloween thanks to her daughter, North West.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress up
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To dress this look up even more, pair it with a pair of black tights and boots.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The star dressed as a Love Zombie, which is also the name of her latest single.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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At great risk, Hamida disguises herself as a khes (a thick cotton cloth) seller and enters the house to plan with Lajo an escape route.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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As a result, many civil servants are wary of serving baijiu at government functions; others are skirting the rule by disguising the clear liquor as water.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The store clerk directs me to the sample station that’s lined with over a dozen different pecan variations: candied, chocolate coated, jalapeño dusted, and raw.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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We were not provided a sample to try yet, but the official tasting notes describe sweet cinnamon toast, fruit nougat, and candied nuts on the nose.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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The open main floor is clad in calming white oak, which has been used for custom built-ins that serve as functional yet design-forward storage spaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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The emperor was not, in fact, clad in the finest suit.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Looking to doll up your collarbones instead?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The store had to be closed for several days while volunteers set the dolls up for display, and only 25 shoppers could be allowed in at a time for viewing because of the dolls’ values.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Using the formal language of propriety to mask a slap in the face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, a dominant defense can only mask so much; unless the offense starts sustaining drives, protecting the ball, and getting its best playmakers involved early, Cleveland’s window to salvage the year narrows quickly.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The 34-mile road winds through several ecosystems from cove hardwood to northern hardwood to pine oak to spruce fir.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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When asked about this tactic, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said that the agency believes its employees are not camouflaging their identities.—
NPR,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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These snacks, treats, and sides complement and camouflage the earthier side of the plant in truly delicious recipes.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Dress up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress%20up. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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