1
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 killed
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
As a result, the hull is made from a lightweight carbon-fiber, which, for the debut model, is done up in a bold green worthy of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
At Apples Bed & Breakfast Inn, the 21 rooms (all named after apple varieties, naturally) have been done up in vintage textures and colors reminiscent of a family cottage.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Brown's hair was styled by Pete Burkill and done up in a braid with face-framing pieces, while her makeup was achieved by Buster Knight.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Here, Forbes Agency Council members break down what's really at stake when a brand fails to protect the integrity of its voice in AI outputs and what can be done up front to avoid the worst of potential consequences.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
At Apples Bed & Breakfast Inn, the 21 rooms (all named after apple varieties, naturally) have been done up in vintage textures and colors reminiscent of a family cottage.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Brown's hair was styled by Pete Burkill and done up in a braid with face-framing pieces, while her makeup was achieved by Buster Knight.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Here, Forbes Agency Council members break down what's really at stake when a brand fails to protect the integrity of its voice in AI outputs and what can be done up front to avoid the worst of potential consequences.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done up
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The stage was decorated with Bosnian colored lights — blue, white and yellow — at one end.
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One sign was hung above an awning and set against a starry backdrop, while a smaller sign decorated the front of Colbert's desk.
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In September 2025, Kiara Jenkins was preparing to leave for a trip to Atlanta with friends when Eddie Jenkins showed up at her home dressed all in black with his hood up and confronted her about the trip, prosecutors said.
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Pigs are cooked whole over wood, broken down, and then dressed with a mixture of cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.
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Historians estimate that the North American epidemic killed at least 100,000 to 130,000 people over several years.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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Models’ hair — some adorned with a colorful butterfly — at Sean Suen looked windswept.
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Ed Sheeran strides to Taylor Swift wedding Ed Sheeran, clad in a bright aqua blue suit, arrived holding hands with wife Cherry Seaborn.
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That was enough for France, whose red, white and blue-clad fans looked plenty patriotic on July Fourth in the city where the United States was founded exactly 250 years earlier.
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The yellow wasn’t just worn by fans cheering Colombia, as Ghana supporters also have that color.
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Although the country's flag is red and white, the team has worn shades of blue since the 1930s, according to reports.
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Her Oscar de la Renta minidress was formed from strands of crystals draped over a nude base, with an open back and more beading suspended around her arms.
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Hoover Dam's giant American flag returns The massive American flag draped across Hoover Dam is back after briefly being removed for repairs.
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Almost got up to 55 mph with my final throw.
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After the cast got up the next morning, Trinity entered the women's quarters to immediately address the elephant in the room.
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“Done up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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