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as in gown
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 clothes
covering for the human body
a businessman who is very conservative in his dress
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as in look
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 formal
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball
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as in to decorate
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 to polish
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 to costume
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in to clothe
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in to grow
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 dress
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
As a devout Muslim, Abdi, 24, dresses modestly and wears a hijab, or, when shooting or walking shows, a hat or head covering.
—Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Chloe Schama, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
When one is getting dressed ahead of heading to the train station or perhaps a flight for a weekend trip, functionality is of deep importance too.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
What do beef tallow, prairie dresses and the quiet luxury trend all have in common?
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
As a devout Muslim, Abdi, 24, dresses modestly and wears a hijab, or, when shooting or walking shows, a hat or head covering.
—Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
Hadid—tall, slender, and makeup-free—is dressed in black Nike sweatpants and a pullover from her cashmere knitwear line, Guest in Residence, her hair pulled up halfway.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
When one is getting dressed ahead of heading to the train station or perhaps a flight for a weekend trip, functionality is of deep importance too.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
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Her mother, dressed in a teal gown, mustered the strength to rise from her hospital bed and embraced her daughter as the bride-to-be wiped tears from her eyes.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Getty Images Still, Jones remains a faithful ambassador for Gucci, usually opting for sleek tailoring, sculptural gowns, and classic accessories.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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In July 2024 fans noticed that the black-and-gold costume Swift wore for an Eras Tour show in Milan was very Reputation-coded.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Production creatives include Mark Walters as set designer; costumes are being created by Hugh Durrant, who has already begun creating Clary’s finery — setting the production back $1.298 million for Clary’s dozen or more costume changes; Ron Briggs; Teresa Nolton; and Mike Coltman.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Available for purchase separately or in a duo with the lip liner, the new Shade Slick Sheens include four shimmery shades that work effortlessly with the liners for a juicy lip look.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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She is known for bold eye aesthetics which ease dramatic pigment into cohesive, statement-making looks.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the formal head of the White House's Department of Government Efficiency team, Amy Gleason, several other members of DOGE are HHS employees.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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That prompted them to seek a formal psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rescuers rushed her to the ICU, where the team treated her wounds, bandaged her paws and gave her medications to soothe her pain, officials said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost four straight, while the Green Bay Packers — a popular sleeper pick a month ago — are all bandaged up.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The actor, 29, recently shared a photo on Instagram of himself wearing a denim jacket with colorful patches decorated in various symbols, including flowers and a peace sign.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The birthday girl, rocking a shimmery strapless gown, was serenaded by a live mariachi band, then presented with a multi-tier cake, decorated in sparklers and her name in frosting.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Due to Star Wars Outlaws’ reception, particularly about its glitches, developer Ubisoft took the extra time to polish Assassin’s Creed Shadows.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 80-room property was purchased in 2009 by the R Collection, a group of 12 luxurious hotels owned by the Rocchi family, and has since been polished to five-star standards.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The White House posted photos of the president dressed in golfing attire the previous evening while watching U.S. forces hit Houthis rebels in Yemen who’ve been targeting Israeli and U.S. vessels in the Red Sea.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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