How to Use dress-up in a Sentence

dress-up

1 of 2 noun

• The first player runs to the pile, puts on all the dress-ups on top of their regular clothes, and then runs back to the team.
  — Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024
• This is hardly Clive’s first dress-up session with Kate at the helm.
  — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 21 Apr. 2023
• Apart from playing dress-up, the kids indulged in tea, fruit, croissants, and donuts.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
• 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
• Each matinee will be preceded by pre-show dress-up party, a first for the ballet.
  — Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 16 Feb. 2024
• Tuck books into baskets or hang dress-up costumes from hooks on a pegboard.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2023
• To her point, the collection was inspired by by raiding the closets of one’s parents and playing dress-up.
  — Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Sep. 2024
• 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
• Or maybe there’s no message intended here and the whole exercise was just an excuse to allow friends Anne and Jessica to play dress-up for a few weeks.
  — Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 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 Ramsey family is enjoying the dress-up sessions and making these fun TikTok videos.
  — Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
• 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

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dress up

2 of 2 verb

• Hot dogs are the perfect food to dress up to your taste.
  — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022
• 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
• Here, some of the most stylish ways to dress up your doors for the festive season.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 11 Nov. 2022
• There's no need to get all dressed up to match your mini-me.
  — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 2 May 2024
• The tracksuit could be dressed up with a pair of shiny loafers, a watch, and a necklace.
  — Essence, 21 June 2024
• There's no better way to dress up a plant than with a great pot.
  — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2022
• 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
• Metallics are such a great neutral to dress up just about any look.
  — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2022
• Since this is a special night, ask your friends to dress up in their cutest ‘fits.
  — Leah Campano, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023
• 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
• For couples, this is a great time to dress up and hit the town for some posh outings.
  — The Astrotwins, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
• 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
• This is a great jacket to wear to any party and dress up your evening looks.
  — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2022
• Lingerie isn't the only way to dress up for the most romantic day of the year.
  — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 6 Dec. 2022
• Go with heels and a button-down blouse to dress up your denim.
  — Lindsey Greenfeld, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2022
• 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 shorts are also easy to dress up or down, a hallmark of a wardrobe staple.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 27 July 2024
• Buttons and beads aren't the only way to dress up a friendship bracelet.
  — Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022
• Sprinkle with parsley and chives to dress up this dish.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
• There’s nothing like dressing up for a big night on the town, or on the runway with dad.
  — Samantha Conti, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
• The founder’s favorite part of the evening wasn’t playing dress up, however.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2023
• Looking for a place to dress up a little and toast each other?
  — Margaret Littman, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023
• The slides can easily be dressed up with a maxi dress or down with a swimsuit and coverup.
  — Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
• The food posted to the text thread isn’t elaborate, dressed up, or spread across a table.
  — Jordan P. Hickey, Longreads, 22 Feb. 2024
• The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is getting dressed up for its 45th anniversary.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
• Cissa and Chopper, two golden retrievers, were dressed up by their own as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his pop icon girlfriend.
  — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 17 Nov 2024