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as in decked (out)
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as in dressed
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 disguised
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 candied
to make more desirable
dressed up the house with new windows and a paint job before putting it on the market
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as in clothed
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 dressed up
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Kurosawa has instead chosen to direct a refined murder mystery dressed up in sumptuous feudal garb, offering his own take on one of the oldest Japanese genres.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
Lightweight, packable staples like the Closeknit Jersey Boatneck Crop Tank Top pair beautifully with on-trend bottoms like the Low-rise Capri Jeans for afternoons of museum-hopping or park picnics, yet are easily dressed up with floaty skirts like the Cotton Gauze Tiered Easy Maxi Skirt.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Inertia dressed up as brand equity is the first thing the agent will route around.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
What to See and Do The summer social calendar offers plenty of opportunities to get dressed up and mingle for a cause.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Its flowy maxi style is versatile and can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The archetype here isn’t rugged independence so much as nervous deference dressed up as toughness.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
An ingredient as reliable as sweet potatoes needs to get dressed up every once in a while, and this 9x13 recipe really gives them their due.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Verb
Rooms are done in rich fabrics in warm earth tones and dressed up with elements of local design, such as reproductions of Pavel Janak’s angular Cubist timber chairs and elegant chaise longues from designer Adolf Loos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Kurosawa has instead chosen to direct a refined murder mystery dressed up in sumptuous feudal garb, offering his own take on one of the oldest Japanese genres.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
Lightweight, packable staples like the Closeknit Jersey Boatneck Crop Tank Top pair beautifully with on-trend bottoms like the Low-rise Capri Jeans for afternoons of museum-hopping or park picnics, yet are easily dressed up with floaty skirts like the Cotton Gauze Tiered Easy Maxi Skirt.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Inertia dressed up as brand equity is the first thing the agent will route around.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
What to See and Do The summer social calendar offers plenty of opportunities to get dressed up and mingle for a cause.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Its flowy maxi style is versatile and can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The archetype here isn’t rugged independence so much as nervous deference dressed up as toughness.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
An ingredient as reliable as sweet potatoes needs to get dressed up every once in a while, and this 9x13 recipe really gives them their due.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
Adjective
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Or make over your guest room with this convenient and stylish duvet cover set.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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Because while an all-white outfit is undeniably stylish, the right colorful accent keeps it from feeling too safe—or worse, flat.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Vidal covers this briskly but omits the surreal postlude in which Hearst had the young woman dressed like a princess in a long white gown and paraded her through New York City to a rally at Madison Square Garden before a reception with President McKinley at the White House.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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New York City — The large man was dressed in a suit in unseasonably sticky 90-degree weather.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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On the other hand, pushing against this inevitability is a much more intriguing concept than simply presenting it as-is, over and over again, even when its specifics are disguised by a fable.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Her death is later disguised as an accident to cover the real circumstances.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Crystallized or candied ginger is made by cooking fresh ginger in sugar syrup.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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The official tasting notes describe crisp oak, sweet vanilla, and candied fruit on the nose, followed by ripe berries, honey, and caramel on the palate, finishing with cherry and creamy barrel tones.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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He was filmed jumping into the historic fountain while fully clothed as crowds nearby watched.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The audience was predominantly men, mostly clad in team jerseys and drinking twenty-dollar beers.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Social is Condado Ocean Club’s signature oceanfront restaurant with a lively and casual-chic atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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This chic square-neck tank top strikes the perfect balance of function and style.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Some viewers took Sharon’s critique as tough love that prompted necessary introspection about why their natural texture is concealed and manipulated so often.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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According to investigators, her body had been concealed beneath boxes and had likely been there for at least 24 hours.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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That’s why Landau recommends looking for products that are naturally sweetened or unsweetened (and paying attention to your own tolerance).—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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Sugar People with hypertension should avoid foods and drinks that are sweetened with sugar.—
Karen Shackelford,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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