as in attire
dressy clothing
suburban teens in full dress for the prom at the country club
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Recent Examples of full dress
The team at the hotel suggested using the atrium in The Mark restaurant, from which an aerial shot of Cardi’s full dress could be captured before she was hidden in umbrellas and whisked out onto the carpet.
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Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
Their joint photo was accompanied by one individual snap each of King Frederik, 55, and Queen Mary, 52, in their gala finery — the King in the Navy’s full dress uniform and the Queen in a deep green gown with lace sleeves and a high neck.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
This year at the St. Patrick’s Day parades, applaud them when marching by in full dress uniforms.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2024
Thursday, at 2 p.m., the Blue Angels will practice over Pensacola Beach, with a full dress rehearsal on Friday with flight demonstrations and civilian aerobatic performances starting at noon, with the Blue Angels to follow at 2 p.m.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 29 June 2023
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Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
Their joint photo was accompanied by one individual snap each of King Frederik, 55, and Queen Mary, 52, in their gala finery — the King in the Navy’s full dress uniform and the Queen in a deep green gown with lace sleeves and a high neck.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
This year at the St. Patrick’s Day parades, applaud them when marching by in full dress uniforms.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2024
Thursday, at 2 p.m., the Blue Angels will practice over Pensacola Beach, with a full dress rehearsal on Friday with flight demonstrations and civilian aerobatic performances starting at noon, with the Blue Angels to follow at 2 p.m.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 29 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full dress
Noun
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Among the accessories Queen Camilla added to her attire, the queen consort added a black statement hat with a deep green feather.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The festival gave guests 21 and older — who were encouraged to wear winter attire in blues and whites — an opportunity to visit a tarot card reader, play nostalgic carnival games, sip craft beer, snack on gourmet bites, browse a build-your-own flower bar and participate in a live auction.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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For, as of early summer 2026, the British Pullman welcomes Celia; an extraordinary new private dining and events carriage imagined and designed by visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and Oscar-winning costume and production designer, Catherine Martin.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The acclaimed Australian filmmaker has teamed up with Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin to create a dazzling new private dining and events carriage for the British Pullman.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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But nothing compared to Vietnam when showcasing Black bravery, strength, and even political expression in the war zones of Southeast Asia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the sub-zero temperatures of winter, everyday Minnesotans have showed the nation their bravery, empathy and decency in the face of rogue agents masquerading as law enforcement officers.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some people were wearing football apparel kept to themselves.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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And while there wont be any stars, the league carefully and deliberately included pop cultural references from the child’s room at the center of the video, including action figures of Spider Man, Black Panther, and Optimum Prime, not to mention some genuine NFL apparel, courtesy of Fanatics.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Feb. 2026
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Not only in the stands that hold 80,000 people, but also on the grounds and walkways, too—every tunnel, ingress point, and food stand had a line, with mostly Italian insignia on view, though there was tons of American regalia too.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Former Texas shortstop David Hamilton returned to UFCU Disch-Falk Field wearing Red Sox regalia.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Guests, including model Isobel Richmond, ballet dancer Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Lady Amelia Windsor, showed up in full McDowell finery to support.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Because pretty much everywhere else but the Kennedy Center on this frigid winter night, the country was more focused on fury than finery.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Winning gold in 1998 and bronze in 2006 was no fluke; the Czechs were right there in terms of roster quality with the best-of-the-best.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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