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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 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
Studios, cottages, and guest homes are done up in contemporary cowboy-chic decor, and nightly rates include accommodations, full daily breakfast and dinner (including beverages), and activities like biking, kayaking, fishing, and wine tastings at local vineyards.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Patchwork prints, especially done up in watercolor hues, are a refreshing way to dial up the saturation in the bathroom without settling on any one solid hue.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
The upside is that these rooms are very affordable, and all are done up in contemporary colors and understated decor.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The Spa Café has been done up, with new menus from Adam Smith, and healthy juices and salads on tap.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The fast-displacement vessel, done up in a sleek, contemporary design, is made entirely of aluminum with a striking shiny gray finish on the hull.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
The 65 guest rooms and suites are done up in a contemporary style—the suites feature furnished terraces that seem to float between the sea and sky.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Fans were agog at the audacity of their matching leather Chrome Hearts looks, done up in Ping-Pong ball orange, and that’s exactly the point.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Patchwork prints, especially done up in watercolor hues, are a refreshing way to dial up the saturation in the bathroom without settling on any one solid hue.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
The upside is that these rooms are very affordable, and all are done up in contemporary colors and understated decor.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The Spa Café has been done up, with new menus from Adam Smith, and healthy juices and salads on tap.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The fast-displacement vessel, done up in a sleek, contemporary design, is made entirely of aluminum with a striking shiny gray finish on the hull.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
The 65 guest rooms and suites are done up in a contemporary style—the suites feature furnished terraces that seem to float between the sea and sky.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Fans were agog at the audacity of their matching leather Chrome Hearts looks, done up in Ping-Pong ball orange, and that’s exactly the point.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done up
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Diana decorated her marital home with cheerful, cozy furniture, crafting a high-English space with designer Dudley Poplak.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The tech executive already had a deep background in basketball as his sons were decorated players at nearby San Ramon Valley.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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He was dressed in black, with military tattoos on his arms, and the white athletic tape that always seemed to cover his fingers.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday night, Spanish figure skater Tomas Guarino succeeded in his quest to skate to music from the Minions, dressed as a Minion himself, on Olympic ice.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pike was killed by head and neck trauma and was from Stamford, Connecticut, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue told the outlet.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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After Renee Good was shot and killed by a Customs and Border Protection agent in Minneapolis, Peak said more than 1,200 protested in the northwest Valley with just two days' notice.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lady Gaga, meanwhile, sported a blue flamenco dress by Luar, adorned with a brooch modeled on Puerto Rico’s national flower, the Flor de Maga.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Scented steam rooms clad in amethyst tiles are a welcome prelude to transformational treatments by some of the best therapists in Athens (ask for Mara).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pavas were often worn by jibaros, which were rural residents who worked on the island as self-subsistence farmers.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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It was worn by Jay Buhner and Craig McMurty.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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On this day, as the NHL chartered most of its Olympians to Milan and teams stepped into a rink draped in Olympic logos for practice, the dream became real.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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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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“Done up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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