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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
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Two days before joining her famous family at the MTV Movie and TV Awards, the TikTok and television star got all dressed up in a neon yellow gown for her high school prom.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Kayden McDonald and Colton Hood spent three long hours in the green room inside Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night all dressed up with nowhere to go.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The color remains vibrant wash after wash, and the wide-leg pants have a drapey fit that can be dressed up or down.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40, priced at $62,700, is the first to be dressed up in the new gold tone, and has been bestowed with an eye-catching spring green aventurine dial to accentuate its hue, complete with a dash of baguette cut diamonds.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Rattan, jute, sisal, wood, seagrass, and more are all great options for an organic feel that can be both dressed up or dressed down.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Campaigns for governor always feature an element of fantasy dressed up as confident truth.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The real heist of The Christophers is that Soderbergh snuck such a bittersweet tale into cinemas, dressed up as a silly caper.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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The president and reporters were all dressed up for a party at the Washington Hilton.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Two days before joining her famous family at the MTV Movie and TV Awards, the TikTok and television star got all dressed up in a neon yellow gown for her high school prom.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Kayden McDonald and Colton Hood spent three long hours in the green room inside Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night all dressed up with nowhere to go.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The color remains vibrant wash after wash, and the wide-leg pants have a drapey fit that can be dressed up or down.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40, priced at $62,700, is the first to be dressed up in the new gold tone, and has been bestowed with an eye-catching spring green aventurine dial to accentuate its hue, complete with a dash of baguette cut diamonds.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Rattan, jute, sisal, wood, seagrass, and more are all great options for an organic feel that can be both dressed up or dressed down.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Campaigns for governor always feature an element of fantasy dressed up as confident truth.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The real heist of The Christophers is that Soderbergh snuck such a bittersweet tale into cinemas, dressed up as a silly caper.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed up
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Alongside its best-selling bedding and cozy cashmere loungewear, the direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand offers a lineup of stylish Italian leather bags that channel quiet luxury without the sticker shock.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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One person in Atlanta has appeared in his videos as Batman villains, for free, dressed in homemade costumes that look like they were ripped straight from the television or movies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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From the mezzanine, a man dressed as George Washington watched as King Charles III made his way through the crowd and up to the dais.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Walkable shoes Footwear in Lisbon is all about function disguised as style.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Don’t skip the nearby speakeasy La Viuda Negra, a compact and competent mezcal bar disguised as a bridal shop.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lemon gelatin and candied lemon slices add a spike of citrus.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s Añejo, served with traditional red mole and corn tortillas, has similar hazelnut notes, alongside candied orange and spices.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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The couple, clad in Padres gear, took in Sunday’s 12-7 come-from-ahead loss from a suite above the field.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Law-enforcement officers, clad in helmets and flak jackets and wielding long guns, materialized on the stage.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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This chic space by Brana Designs features primarily white furnishings with pops of black to provide contrast and drama.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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The chicest outfits still complement the most outrageous of clichés.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 1986 Moscow concealed risks, dismissed warning signs and placed ideology above the lives of its citizens.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The home stands apart in other ways, operating entirely off the grid with solar panels concealed behind parapets and water drawn from snowmelt.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Last June, Disney further sweetened the postseason pot by triggering the option for TNT to pick up one of the semifinals.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Dressed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20up. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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