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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the whole house had been done up for Halloween
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up
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Recent Examples of do up
One of the bedrooms is done up with black-and-white-striped wallpaper, black-and-white-striped canopy beds, and black-and-white-striped pillows — all very Beetlejuice.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 Nov. 2024
The Capella Manor has been done up by the interior decorator Simone Haag, who aimed for a contemporary-chic design.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Speaking on Friday, though, Guardiola did up the ante slightly.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
The grand dining room, which sports double-height ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, has been done up in red velvet, with herringbone floors and textured walls hand-brushed with gold leaf.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 Nov. 2024
The Capella Manor has been done up by the interior decorator Simone Haag, who aimed for a contemporary-chic design.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Speaking on Friday, though, Guardiola did up the ante slightly.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
The grand dining room, which sports double-height ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, has been done up in red velvet, with herringbone floors and textured walls hand-brushed with gold leaf.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do up
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Neely Nights is a display that involves neighbors on Neely Street pitching in and decorating their own front lawns.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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In addition to its official appearances, the bald eagle can be seen today decorating all sorts of patriotic merchandise, serving as the mascot for hundreds of schools and even flying over major sporting events.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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One rumor covers a camera area clad in aluminum rather than glass, though it’s thought that the majority of the iPhone’s rear will still be made of glass.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Onstage, clad in Punjabi attire, Diljit was charming and assured, his every smile and twirl of his mustache setting the crowd into a wave of applause and cheers.Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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Canny seasonal-color-analysis influencers play into this; some even wear lab coats in their videos.Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024
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In photos showing off the product, Carpenter wears a sparkly pink vest while posing with her new favorite beverage, still in its clear shaker.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
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Clooney spared no accessory, adorning her look with gold dangling earrings, gold-and-white bangles, and a pair of oversized square sunglasses.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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This awe-inspiring exhibit features a glowing, two-story Victorian-style gingerbread house in the hotel's grand lobby, adorned with more than 1,900 pounds of candies.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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On a vacation in Saint-Tropez, Amal Clooney stayed loyal to the last iteration of the trend, dressed in a colorful, multi-patterned mini dress from Stella McCartney’s 2015 resort collection and Cindy Crawford paired a patterned Ulla Johnson midi skirt with a graphic tee and leather sandals.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While all 379 passengers on the commercial flight were safely evacuated, five crew members aboard the Coast Guard plane were killed.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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From the Philippines through southern China and Vietnam, and onto Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, the storm killed hundreds and devastated communities and livelihoods.Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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With its high cost of living, political tensions and often exhausting hustle culture, there are numerous reasons Americans seek a different lifestyle in another country.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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War in Europe has exhausted the combatants, but with Russia’s weakness on display, there are some hopeful glimmers of a settlement Ukrainians can abide.Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.Gil Macias, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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New York always dresses up for the holidays with the famous Rockefeller Center tree, elaborate department store windows and special holiday rooms.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Do up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do%20up. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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