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Recent Examples of overdress
Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Dec. 2017
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
But nothing kills a vibe faster than being overdressed at a dive bar—or underdressed at a swanky rooftop, for that matter.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
Your salad can go from dressed to overdressed with excess juice.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
But there's some situations where showing up in a suit and tie would be overdressed.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
The 42-year-old EGOT winner took to the ice with Lipinski’s help in a recent segment on The Jennifer Hudson Show, even if Hudson was a touch overdressed for the proceedings.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023
Back in the day, you could feasibly be left to your own devices and told to take your kid sister trick-or-treating while hundreds of kids roamed the neighborhood adult-free and the parents were completely sloshed and overdressed partying in some warehouse downtown.
—Sona Charaipotra, Parents, 11 Oct. 2023
Our biggest challenge was learning not to overdress on our inner layer.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2021
While the movie is set in the 1940s, the tendency to overdress one’s children for cold weather is a timeless tradition.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 29 Oct. 2020
Noun
All three were bogged down by degrees of overdress.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Dec. 2017
Verb
The painter also appears to portray Henry as a childlike figure absurdly overdressed in regal finery.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
But nothing kills a vibe faster than being overdressed at a dive bar—or underdressed at a swanky rooftop, for that matter.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
Your salad can go from dressed to overdressed with excess juice.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
But there's some situations where showing up in a suit and tie would be overdressed.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
The 42-year-old EGOT winner took to the ice with Lipinski’s help in a recent segment on The Jennifer Hudson Show, even if Hudson was a touch overdressed for the proceedings.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023
Back in the day, you could feasibly be left to your own devices and told to take your kid sister trick-or-treating while hundreds of kids roamed the neighborhood adult-free and the parents were completely sloshed and overdressed partying in some warehouse downtown.
—Sona Charaipotra, Parents, 11 Oct. 2023
Our biggest challenge was learning not to overdress on our inner layer.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2021
While the movie is set in the 1940s, the tendency to overdress one’s children for cold weather is a timeless tradition.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 29 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdress
Noun
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Custom kimonos are perfect for the warm days, but there are also fluffy robes and beds with soft Quivera linens that offer the deepest sleep.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Crane The newest bird in Masked Singer history, Crane wears a stunning kimono.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dabs of the coverage product under my eyes and on my post-acne hyperpigmentation go a long way, boosting my confidence and uniforming my skin tone in a way that no other product can.—
Humeara Mohamed,
refinery29.com,
1 Aug. 2024
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New 20th anniversary logos and merchandise go on sale Tuesday, but because of MLB guidelines, bigger changes to uniform designs and logos will have to wait a year or so.—
Joe Noga,
cleveland,
17 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Yet, on a warm fall afternoon, while playing hide-and-seek with other kids in her mother's yard, the petite 6-year-old girl wearing a sundress vanished.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fonseca went full boho bride in a white sundress with a high-low skirt in a ruffled lace design.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
Noun
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Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.—
Diana Gitig,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2023
Verb
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But the monks, clad in saffron and maroon robes, soon became unexpected celebrities.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The latter posed up a storm at The Metropolitan Opera in Lincoln Center, clad in a bold, texture-heavy outfit featuring suede boots.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Metallic heels were also on order for another of her husband's premieres — plus a textured sheath and her trademark glossy waves.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Scherr was dressed out, but sat on the bench with what appeared to be a brace for support for her back.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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From cozy sweater dresses that feel comfortable enough for long travel days to polished maxi dresses that work for dinners and special occasions, winter-friendly silhouettes make getting dressed on the road refreshingly easy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Overdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdress. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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