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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, 1 Apr. 2026
No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Atiana’s Boutique in Milford has grown into one of the go-to-places for gowns in Connecticut, selling about 10,000 dresses during prom season each year.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
These babies tend to do their best work when teamed up with sharp blazers worn over basic white tees, black cami-and-jeans combos, any and all dresses, and your most polished, starched button-up for the office.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
The window to save up to a whopping 92 percent off breezy spring dresses, polished dress pants, home and kitchen must-haves, comfy sneakers, and more is about to close.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The hosts at Peacock Alley wore floor-length dresses with golden paillettes that would not be amiss on an Emmys red carpet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Those with a soft spot for Tory’s dresses will find a variety of enduring options fit for any of the season’s see-and-be-seen scenarios.
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Jeans and tops account for 18 percent, respectively, followed by dresses, knitwear, shorts and skirts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Middleburg also dresses to the nines for the holiday season, with festivities kicking off the first weekend of December during a multiday affair known as Christmas in Middleburg.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Jan. 2026
Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
Dyer was styled by Brad Goreski, who also dresses the likes of Demi Moore, Kaley Cuoco and Ashley Park.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
Not only is everyone forced to celebrate in his family's unique way, but the salesman also dresses as the folkloric gift-bringer Belsnickel.
—Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
My wife is lovely and dresses me.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
For more of the best deals in Nordstrom’s sale, check out our favorite dresses, shorts, jeans, skirts, lounge pants, and more below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Atiana’s Boutique in Milford has grown into one of the go-to-places for gowns in Connecticut, selling about 10,000 dresses during prom season each year.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
These babies tend to do their best work when teamed up with sharp blazers worn over basic white tees, black cami-and-jeans combos, any and all dresses, and your most polished, starched button-up for the office.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
The window to save up to a whopping 92 percent off breezy spring dresses, polished dress pants, home and kitchen must-haves, comfy sneakers, and more is about to close.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The hosts at Peacock Alley wore floor-length dresses with golden paillettes that would not be amiss on an Emmys red carpet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Those with a soft spot for Tory’s dresses will find a variety of enduring options fit for any of the season’s see-and-be-seen scenarios.
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Jeans and tops account for 18 percent, respectively, followed by dresses, knitwear, shorts and skirts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Middleburg also dresses to the nines for the holiday season, with festivities kicking off the first weekend of December during a multiday affair known as Christmas in Middleburg.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Jan. 2026
Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
Dyer was styled by Brad Goreski, who also dresses the likes of Demi Moore, Kaley Cuoco and Ashley Park.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
Not only is everyone forced to celebrate in his family's unique way, but the salesman also dresses as the folkloric gift-bringer Belsnickel.
—Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
My wife is lovely and dresses me.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dresses
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There are some gowns that won’t fit certain body types or not made well to that body type.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The scents of fresh flowers and beautiful floral gowns are coming back to NorthPark Center.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Chloe Lamford is set designer, Georgia McGuinness is designing costumes, Jon Clark is on lighting and Will Stuart is composing the score.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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The person hired to fabricate these cute animal costumes was Bill Scollon.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2026
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The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The tendency to let the little things slip grows as the pace and workload intensify.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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This test measures not only resilience but also the various ideological and emotional factors typically associated with it, such as family support, personal competence, and faith in God — a higher score reflects more of these attitudes and supports.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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From a public health perspective, understanding these attitudes is essential.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Dresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dresses. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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