How to Use play up in a Sentence

play up

verb

• Then, play up the theme even more by filling bowls with them too.
  — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 7 Nov. 2022
• From a lesbian cruise to a state fair, Felix-Hager worked with Smart and the team to play up the wardrobe.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 June 2022
• At the same time, there were many moments when the team didn’t play up to its standards.
  — oregonlive, 18 June 2021
• The media loves to play up that kind of vitriol from the far right.
  — Harold Maass, theweek, 15 May 2024
• The Big Ten, which will return on Oct. 24, is planning to play up to nine games.
  — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2020
• Powerball can be played up to 12 draws (4 weeks) in advance.
  — Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2023
• Ads played up the John Williams score and the now-iconic imagery of Jaws emerging from the water.
  — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 June 2024
• Mega Millions can be played up to eight draws (four weeks) in advance.
  — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2023
• The flavor of the corn is played up just a bit with cream cheese for tang and creaminess, and honey and butter round out the dish.
  — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
• Knowing how to cook duck in a way that plays up the robust flavor of the meat makes all the difference.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2023
• Pick a color that's already present in the home—here, a rich sage green—or play up one of the secondary hues present on trim.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
• And the government played up just how closely the two compete.
  — Evan Clark, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
• Nor did journalists like me who loved the band play up that angle.
  — Simon Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Sep. 2023
• Willis-Williams likes to play up the business’ Hollywood ties.
  — Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2024
• The anise flavor of fennel here works to balance the creamy, garlicky soup and play up the sweetness of the grape garnish.
  — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2022
• Set your tree in a woven basket to play up its rustic flair.
  — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 8 Nov. 2022
• McKay is all about playing up the mood with warm colors.
  — Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
• Trump spoke to non-union workers in Michigan on Wednesday and played up those fears.
  — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 28 Sep. 2023
• Here, a pale pink throw plays up the rosy undertones of the neutral walls and furniture.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2023
• In fact, shortstop Lane, who drove in a run and scored twice, was playing up the middle and ranged far to the left-field line to track down a pair of pop flies.
  — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
• Outside of last year’s playoffs, Philipp Grubauer hasn’t played up to his six-year, $35.4 million deal.
  — Tim Booth, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
• Walter Nolen, the No. 1 prospect in the entire Class of ‘22, needs to play up to his pedigree in the Aggies’ defensive line.
  — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023
• As a team, the Timberwolves didn’t play up to their standard for 75 percent of the contest for the second-straight evening.
  — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2024
• Tester, for his part, has played up the contrast between himself and Biden on this issue.
  — Arjun Singh | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 June 2024
• This is a game that could easily get out of hand on the road, even if the Texans play up to their abilities.
  — Stephanie Stradley, Chron, 7 Oct. 2022
• Arizona has not been playing up to their hype lately, and will have a hard time covering here on the road.
  — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
• In social media posts that thrilled their right-wing fans, the pair played up their real-life friendship.
  — Isabel Debre, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
• Sport them platform sandals or sneakers to play up the ’90s factor.
  — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2022
• Sandro’s beach wear was more Martha’s Vineyard, as the brand played up the preppy for its summer collection.
  — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
• Though Kansas City is undefeated, Kelce hasn’t played up to his usual standard this year.
  — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 17 Nov 2024