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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
what a lovely dress you're wearing today!
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as in clothes
covering for the human body
a businessman who is very conservative in his dress
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress
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as in formal
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in to costume
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in to clothe
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dress
Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Pair any back to skirts, dresses, or even trousers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The featured player, of course, is genuine Pee Dee-style whole hog barbecue, which is pulled into long strands and dressed with a spicy vinegar-pepper sauce.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
His two sons wore Mexican soccer jerseys on Monday night, while his oldest daughter donned a traditional dress.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Pair any back to skirts, dresses, or even trousers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Big Little Lies actress, 33 — who will be seen in season 2 of Hulu's Paradise opposite Doherty — dressed in all black for the evening out, adding a pop of color to her ensemble with a bright red coat.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The featured player, of course, is genuine Pee Dee-style whole hog barbecue, which is pulled into long strands and dressed with a spicy vinegar-pepper sauce.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
Noun
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In the photos, Candace can be seen posing next to the newlyweds in a blue dress with a floral detail on the bodice, and in another image helping zip Natasha into her strapless lace Kinsley Couture gown.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The post was accompanied by a new video for the song, in which Cyrus wears a gauzy white headdress and matching diaphanous, flowing gown, as well as a black dress matched with a sparkling black mask.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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The costumes were the perfect nondescript counterpoint to Lamar’s trend-launching look.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There will be trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Next comes a look at all the various teams spun off from the Avengers.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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After the shell is created, it is filled with a unique silicone gel, which helps give the implant a soft, natural look and feel.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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A day after Utah prosecutors unveiled formal charges against the suspect in the assassination of Kirk, no evidence has emerged connecting 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with any outside group.—
Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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This approach inadvertently excludes several groups—including low- to moderate-income households, migrants and others—who face challenges such as lack of formal identification, irregular income streams and limited digital literacy.—
Akhil Gupta,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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One boy in an orange shirt lay in a cot, his limbs and face bandaged after he was injured from a strike that killed his family.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
25 July 2025
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Families can enjoy painting a watercolor on the terrace with local artist Nancy Willis or a cookie-decorating class with Pastry Chef Celine Plano.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its reversible design offers you the unique opportunity to decorate with the seasons—the lighter side for spring and summer and the darker to capture the moodiness of fall and winter.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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The textured outsole provides extra grip and protection from scuffs, which helps keep these shoes looking clean and polished even after multiple wears.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Prettygarden Two-Piece Set Sometimes less is more, and such is the case with this simple, yet polished two-piece set from Prettygarden.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ellen returns to Beltane and dons her May Queen attire and performs her duties alongside Malcolm at the fire ceremony.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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The authors propose a new model that places attire alongside the face, body, context and viewer traits, revealing that dress influences judgments of social identity, mental state, status and aesthetic taste.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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