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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Sport them platform sandals or sneakers to play up the ’90s factor.
  — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2022
• But the poor play up the middle has been more damaging because so many routine plays haven’t been made.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2023
• The transfer, from the non-profit theater owned by Second Stage, now sets the play up for a commercial run.
  — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2024
• The table's height and long legs play up the room's vertical dimension.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022
• New York is streaky and can both play up or down to competition, depending on the day.
  — al, 26 Jan. 2023
• He’s also played up his fundraising record, which is stronger than Jordan’s.
  — Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2023
• Look to these hairstyle ideas for inspiration to play up your curly 'do.
  — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2024
• Both teams didn’t play up to their potential and at the end of the day, whoever took advantage of the errors and walks [would win].
  — Kyle J. Andrews, baltimoresun.com, 22 Apr. 2021
• The question always was if the secondary could play up to the level of Kentucky’s primary strengths.
  — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2022

Last Updated: 28 May 2024