How to Use dress-up in a Sentence

dress-up

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• This is hardly Clive’s first dress-up session with Kate at the helm.
  — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 21 Apr. 2023
• In June, the pair treated fans to a glimpse of one of those vacation dress-up moments.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
• Morse joked that the dress-up loving couple could not have planned it better.
  — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2023
• What if, instead of a high school tradition, the dress-up bit was part of a silly shtick for the town follies?
  — Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
• Much of the fun in the film comes from Barbie literally playing dress-up.
  — Time, 11 July 2023
• In an Instagram post from March 1, the mom and daughter enjoyed some closet dress-up time in a cute video.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
• Brill has a rodent-like high energy as Cohn, and Bauer has fun playing dress-up.
  — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2023
• Tuck books into baskets or hang dress-up costumes from hooks on a pegboard.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2023
• Our list this year spans price, complexity and time, with a gift for everyone, from the 6-year-old playing dress-up to the 60-year-old war-gamer.
  — James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
• Even good intentions have bad timing these days as Sunday was rookie dress-up day for the Sox.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2023
• Bond over dress-up dates, epic live shows, and glamorous experiences that keep the two of you up until sunrise.
  — The Astrotwins, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2023
• Her leading on both ends explains why the record sounds like the perfect soundtrack to the Barbie dress-up games of the early 2000s that died when Adobe Flash Player did.
  — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2023
• For example, if your child loves the movie The Little Mermaid, then look for toys like mermaid dress-up clothes or mermaid toys.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 1 Nov. 2023
• Red carpet, pink carpet: There’s a great appetite for glamour of the dress-up variety at the moment.
  — Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
• Lizzo’s Lady Grinch costume is the latest in a string of holiday dress-ups.
  — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2023
• At the same time, makeup can be fun for role-playing dress-up, required for stage performances, and just a form of expression.
  — Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024
• Being a woman and making a living as a singer-songwriter, chances are you’re treated like a dress-up doll.
  — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2023
• Getting to play dress-up in her closet, as Kaia Gerber can attest.
  — Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
• Beauty lovers, cosmetics-counter newbies and even young ones who love to play dress-up in the mirror can get behind a good makeup gift set.
  — Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 11 Dec. 2023
• In a conference room, I was allowed to play dress-up, trying on one green or greige piece of clothing on top of another, lasagna style.
  — Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
• These days, Stephanie's costume is a fun game of dress-up for her daughter, Mica, who posted on X about trying on the iconic uniform.
  — Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
• Chenille and linen present a more casual, sporty vibe, even though these, too, can also be considered dress-up.
  — Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
• Roan has worked hard to build a live show to match the theatrical quality of her music, complete with different dress-up themes for every date.
  — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Sep. 2023
• The series treats Chopra Jonas a little too much like a doll to play dress-up with, though Nadia’s characterization could come in later episodes.
  — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2023
• The women also had a little dress-up fun at the Chiefs' annual holiday party at the pop-up bar Miracle on Dec. 1.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 1 Jan. 2024
• Manning often shares photos of his kids on Twitter (McGrew is not on social media), which show them spending time in the pool, out to eat and playing dress-up.
  — Emily J. Shiffer, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
• See photos from West’s latest dress-up session in the TikTok here, and see the original throwback photo below.
  — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2023
• The cars share many sheetmetal panels, but the plastic dress-up add-ons on the Cavalier leave it looking clean and handsome by comparison.
  — Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 4 Mar. 2023
• The new track comes with a trippy, fairly mesmerizing music video that features Rose playing dress-up with friends in a drop top, along with a claymation version of the artist.
  — Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2023
• Christopher Esber is a good example of playing between dress-up moments and moments where things can be, for want of a better word, simpler.
  — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2023

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dress up

2 of 2 verb

• Phoebe Gates got all dressed up last week for a good cause.
  — Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
• Not to mention that it can be worn dressed up and down.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2023
• The jeans have a high-rise, straight-leg fit that’s comfy, stylish, and easy to dress up or down.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
• No… [laughs] That’s a song full of shadows but dressed up to seem shiny – a bit like me.
  — Billboard Italy, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024
• No, not French fries dressed up with a little Conecuh sausage.
  — Lawrence Specker | , al, 4 Apr. 2023
• Lola dressed up for the occasion in the cutest two-piece set.
  — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 29 June 2023
• They are made of a soft, stretchy organic blend and are easy to dress up or down.
  — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
• Your new pup will be all dressed up and ready to head to his or her fur-ever home.
  — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
• Chelsea boots are great because they can be dressed up and dressed down.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
• The founder’s favorite part of the evening wasn’t playing dress up, however.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2023
• The food posted to the text thread isn’t elaborate, dressed up, or spread across a table.
  — Jordan P. Hickey, Longreads, 22 Feb. 2024
• Pair with dark-toned jeans for a versatile look that's both dressed up and down.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
• These are great for weddings, social events, and just dressing up for the fun of it on your time off.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
• These could be filled during the night by a) the host, or b) the butler, dressed up as Father Christmas.
  — Nancy Mitford, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
• Plus, there are endless, simple ways to dress up a boxed cake mix.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2024
• The fun of the 2024 Emmys red carpet is seeing your favorite TV stars all dressed up.
  — Glamour, 15 Jan. 2024
• With the split sleeves and open front, this jacket can be dressed up or down in a ton of different ways to match your vibe.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
• Fans dressed up as the characters for Halloween, brand deals came for the young actors, most of whom were in their teens.
  — Samuel Maude, ELLE, 2 Aug. 2023
• Some people go to play football and some people play dress up.
  — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
• But it can also be dressed up when worn over a mini dress and knee-high boots or a bodysuit and jeans.
  — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
• Bill Peters, a 1968 Xavier graduate, was the first student to dress up as D'Artagnan.
  — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Mar. 2023
• This sweater’s lively block stripes add a touch of style that can be worn with a pair of tennis shoes or dressed up with heeled booties.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
• Is the motorist just dressing up the plate, or trying to elude tolls and red-light camera fines?
  — Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
• The dog was even featured on his birthday cake and the two dressed up together for Halloween.
  — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
• Both options can easily be dressed up or down depending on the venue, month, and of course, the dress code.
  — Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023
• Her appearance at Chloé, then, served as her foray back into the world of dress up.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024
• The straps are adjustable, the toe post is made with a soft fabric, and the little flower makes the flip-flops easier to dress up or down.
  — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023
• Cauliflower can be bland, but not when it’s dressed up like this.
  — Lawrence Specker | [e-mail], al, 11 Sep. 2023
• Long-Sleeve Black Dress A little black dress goes a long way and can be dressed up or down for just about any occasion.
  — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2023
• Comfort is king here, and these yoga pants can be dressed up for class or dressed down for lounging at home.
  — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2024