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as in gowns
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 looks
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 bandages
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in decorates
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 polishes
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 clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in suits
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in grows
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 dresses
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The dresses with polkadot prints were nostalgic and refreshing at the same time.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Amazon's Fall Must-haves storefront is a great place to start, with everything from comfy two-piece sets and sweater dresses to cozy cardigans for plus-sized travelers.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Best Early Prime Day Fashion and Beauty Deals With fall almost officially underway, score Prime Day deals on cute and comfy fall styles, including midi dresses, denim jackets, and wide-leg jeans, and more, starting at just $9.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Nicky Hilton and singer Amerie rounded out the front row for the show, which was heavy on the brand's usual sequins and feathers and light on coverage, with many dresses and tops featuring cut-outs, deep necklines and sheer fabrications.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Pair any back to skirts, dresses, or even trousers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Fall dresses have been on my mind (and trending on search platforms), and one of the best places to shop for affordable, luxe options is Walmart.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025
Think angular jackets and harem pants, tapestry sweaters and day dresses with full skirts in a brown and navy palette.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Rooker unsurprisingly embraces the lunacy of his character, who dresses in Native American drag and tastes bird poop to track his prey.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
White leather forms the majority of the upper and likewise dresses the midsole, while the outsole, lining and elephant take on the citrus color.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
For more of our favorite fall dresses, check out our picks below with everything from neutrals to fall colors and statement-making florals.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The dresses with polkadot prints were nostalgic and refreshing at the same time.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Amazon's Fall Must-haves storefront is a great place to start, with everything from comfy two-piece sets and sweater dresses to cozy cardigans for plus-sized travelers.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Best Early Prime Day Fashion and Beauty Deals With fall almost officially underway, score Prime Day deals on cute and comfy fall styles, including midi dresses, denim jackets, and wide-leg jeans, and more, starting at just $9.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Nicky Hilton and singer Amerie rounded out the front row for the show, which was heavy on the brand's usual sequins and feathers and light on coverage, with many dresses and tops featuring cut-outs, deep necklines and sheer fabrications.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Pair any back to skirts, dresses, or even trousers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Fall dresses have been on my mind (and trending on search platforms), and one of the best places to shop for affordable, luxe options is Walmart.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025
Think angular jackets and harem pants, tapestry sweaters and day dresses with full skirts in a brown and navy palette.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Varda dresses her up as Joan of Arc, Caravaggio’s Bacchus, the Virgin Mary, a cowboy, and a flamenco dancer, as if to suggest that Birkin’s mystery is itself a symbol, one as important to modern culture as Renaissance painting and the mother of Christ.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Rooker unsurprisingly embraces the lunacy of his character, who dresses in Native American drag and tastes bird poop to track his prey.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
White leather forms the majority of the upper and likewise dresses the midsole, while the outsole, lining and elephant take on the citrus color.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dresses
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Black-and-white polka dots joined stripes and sheer tulle gowns to lead the pack before a rainbow of over-the-top, colorful dresses closed the show.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Men are expected to wear white ties and tailcoats, while women don designer gowns and jewels.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Others looked for clues in his Halloween costumes.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
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Those patisserie-style frocks are exhibited alongside other modern-day interpretations of the queen’s impeccable wardrobe, from Milena Canonero’s Oscar-winning costumes for Coppola’s film to Galliano and Lagerfeld’s designs for Dior and Chanel, respectively.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Any thought of him being an impact middle-of-the-order bat looks, at best, misguided.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The main cool factor of both looks comes directly from the juxtaposition of warm fall accessories with summer's most casual footwear.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Next, the gel polishes themselves had to work with the specific wavelengths of the Olive & June lamp.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of brands already offer or are transitioning to TPO-free formulas that contain different photoinitiators (a chemical that makes gel polishes cure under a lamp instead of air-drying like regular polish) such as TPO-L, BAPO, or other resin initiators.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Jeffrey waits for the right moment to rejoin society, his uncertainty grows, as does his need for connection with the outside world, however risky that may be.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
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The road of searching is the fertilizer in which peace grows.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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In this theory, individuals categorize themselves and others into in-groups and out-groups, which shapes perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours and that typically, people tend to favour those in their in-group.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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These attitudes don’t always cause one of these forms of mass violence, but in places where mass violence occurs, these types of attitudes generally preëxist.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The traditional farmhouse decor that adorns this space can be found at a local craft store, flea market, or secondhand shop.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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As for transcendence, there’s a set of scenes when one character unexpectedly adorns red while another lines of blue.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Dresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dresses. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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