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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
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
In a TikTok posted the weekend of their intimate ceremony at Hackney Town Hall in London, Charli confirmed that the 1975 drummer cried at the sight of her in her bridal dress.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 July 2025
Goggins, dressed in a blue and white seersucker suit, paused to browse a rack of clothing upon arrival.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Brides-to-be posted panicked videos to TikTok, wondering whether the cost of their wedding dresses would spike.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
In a TikTok posted the weekend of their intimate ceremony at Hackney Town Hall in London, Charli confirmed that the 1975 drummer cried at the sight of her in her bridal dress.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Verb
Included in the slideshow are pictures and videos of Amelie, 21, dressed in a cap and gown during the graduation ceremony.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 July 2025
Goggins, dressed in a blue and white seersucker suit, paused to browse a rack of clothing upon arrival.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
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In photos obtained by the outlet, the bride wore a white strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and a lace train, while Hogan posed in a simple black tuxedo and a black version of his signature head bandana.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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To round out the look, Lindsay Lohan wore a flowy blush pink gown with a sparkling necklace and dangling earrings.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Traditional makeup routines typically require actors to paint their faces red and white and spend time dressing in elaborate costumes and flashy headpieces.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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As a costume designer, I was excited by the creative challenges like the ghosts, witches, supernatural elements, mental breakdowns.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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After years of languishing in the second tier of luxury automakers, the company was revamping itself with a fresh, angular look revealed for the first time on the Evoq concept car at the 1999 Detroit Auto Show.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Wayfair Basics Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel The curtains are made from 100 percent polyester and have a straight bottom hem that brings a tailored look to spaces.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Try asking the same question in different ways: formal versus casual, with different cultural references, or from different perspectives.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The Commission on Fine Arts has not received any formal proposals this year for a new use for the building or its property, Luebke said.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Julianne Finch, a Bakersfield financial advisor, bandaged blisters on her feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Concealing or denying evil is like allowing a wound to keep bleeding without bandaging it!—
Lynn Zovighian,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Her final Instagram post showed a towering pink and white birthday cake decorated with a carousel figurine topper.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Children will decorate their own cardboard bull and parade them around Scoville Park at 800 Lake St.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The airy, high-ceilinged white dining rooms are largely intact, the wooden floors polished, the tables set with good linens, the lighting excellent.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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His work to polish his technique over the past year and change will come to the forefront this season.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Catmull enters attired in a black gown lined with sparkling contours that recall the sinuous figures of artist and designer Erté.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Beside him was Janet, his second wife, who was two decades younger and smartly attired in shades, a plaid sunhat, and a sleeveless blouse.—
Alec Nevala-Lee
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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