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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
what a lovely dress you're wearing today!
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as in clothes
covering for the human body
a businessman who is very conservative in his dress
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress
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as in formal
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in to costume
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in to clothe
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dress
Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Jennifer Johnson's Advice for Office Attire: A nice dress: with a cardigan or blazer depending on formality.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
In the video, Jean Carlo Leon, a TikTok star and influencer, struts between a series of red rooms dressed alternately in a suit, a snug tank top, chunky leather boot, printed short-sleeve shirt and tailored shorts.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The oversized fit is incredibly comfortable and looks cute with shorts and a cami, your favorite spring dresses, and more.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Jennifer Johnson's Advice for Office Attire: A nice dress: with a cardigan or blazer depending on formality.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Applications continuously accepted Veterinarian Description: Examines animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries; treats sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
In the video, Jean Carlo Leon, a TikTok star and influencer, struts between a series of red rooms dressed alternately in a suit, a snug tank top, chunky leather boot, printed short-sleeve shirt and tailored shorts.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
Noun
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Reach for a strapless column dress from Emilia Wickstead, or opt for a sultry cowl-neck gown by Reformation for the ultimate cool-girl look.—
Anny Choi,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Anniversary Special in New York City on Feb. 16. 56 of 120 Easy Glamour Pamela Anderson looks radiant in a white gown at the 2025 BAFTAs in London on Feb. 16.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The classic example would be a man impersonating an identical twin to sleep with his wife or, as in the infamous Revenge of the Nerds scene, stealing a jock’s mask during a costume party and sleeping with his girlfriend.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, defended Kelly during her legal dispute with NBC News when she was pushed out for defending Halloween costumes that involved blackface and still received the full $69 million from her contract.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There were a few angry outbursts aimed towards Christopher Nkunku, which was not a good look.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Here’s a look at the hostages returned since the latest ceasefire began: Omer Wenkert, 23 Wenkert, a restaurant manager known for his love of dancing and sports, was taken captive from the Nova music festival in southern Israel.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Having a formal parenting plan in place is a good idea for multiple reasons.—
Jann Blackstone,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Turkey’s membership in the NATO alliance, which entails a formal commitment to democracy and to the integrity of borders, did not stand in Erdogan’s way.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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After sedating the bobcat, veterinary staff took X-rays and bandaged her paws, according to the nonprofit.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Feb. 2025
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Juliette's dad, Dr. Nichols, makes his way down past the barricade under false pretenses, past the Raiders, and administers aid to Kennedy by safely plucking out the offending projectile and bandaging the wound.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The actress had her signature long nails on display, this time decorated with elaborate white and black designs with swirls of different shades of green as well as rhinestones.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spacious pouch has all the classic features of the brand’s other functional bags, but this iteration is decorated with a rich, silky red sheen, complete with the subtle outline of a snake.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Add those things to some of the improvement areas the Bears already identified for Williams — from polishing his footwork to better understanding protection plans to mastering his reads — and the to-do list is substantial.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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The ceremony was held in a five-foot hot tub, with the bride wearing a bikini and the groom attired in swimming trunks and top hat.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2025
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Here, see how stars like Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and more attired themselves for the 2025 Golden Globes after-parties.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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