as in elegant
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as in decorated
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
if you were to doll up those Shaker-style rooms, you'd ruin their simple elegance
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as in dressed
to put on one's best or formal clothes
got all dolled up for the party
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolled up
Adjective
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Its classic trim with elegant details on each door can dress up a modern interior or pair with traditional decor to elevate any space.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025 -
Among the standout pieces in the second H&M spring 2025 limited-edition Ramadan collection, semi-shiny satins, jacquards and hammered fabrics add an elegant and luxurious touch.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Every estate has been meticulously restored, decorated and furnished with a unique style and many of the artworks displayed in the homes have been specially commissioned.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Her fingers were decorated with equally showstopping rings.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Thankfully, the museum and interior formal gardens were largely untouched.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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That didn't happen, and ULA is still awaiting the Space Force's formal certification of its new rocket, further pushing out delivery schedules for numerous military satellites booked to fly to orbit on the Vulcan launcher.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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People cautiously trickled back into the French Quarter, live bands resumed playing at their usual corners and mourners stopped by a makeshift memorial adorned with flowers and Mardi Gras beads.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Go for Bold Whether it's painted, papered, and adorned with art, don't just dip your toe in half way.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Putting together a dressy outfit is no small feat during the winter.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The breezy style is suitable for casual or dressy outings.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The floor-length gown had two cutouts, one on both sides of her waist, and a long, thin scarf in the same shade of pink draped over Kravitz's collarbone.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Vivienne worked her first drag gig at a bar in Liverpool called Pink, where she was given her iconic stage name by drag performer Tammy Pax after giving a performance draped in Vivienne Westwood designs.—
Quispe López,
Them,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Much like you would with a slice of cake, try your doughnut a la mode!—
Gerry Frank | For The Oregonian/OregonLive,
oregonlive,
5 Sep. 2020
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Dessert is a choice of cherry doughnut bread a la mode or chocolate lover’s cheesecake.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
9 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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In her scarlet silk dress and natty little red hat, Doris Ulmann would have looked right at home in her Park Avenue studio.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Nov. 2024
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Obviously, nobody has any inkling of what’s about to go down in Columbus five days after Ferro makes her natty selection.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Dolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolled%20up. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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