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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
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Take a look at their years of unforgettable Christmas card photos, from the early days of plaid dresses and matching bows to modern artistic expressions that include 3D concepts and world-class photographers.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Kris, 69 was dressed in a white coat with matching high-top boots, while Khloé, 40 wore a similar wintrey outfit, but in black.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Grande captioned the video of herself performing the song in a festive white dress and backed by a full band.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Take a look at their years of unforgettable Christmas card photos, from the early days of plaid dresses and matching bows to modern artistic expressions that include 3D concepts and world-class photographers.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Kansas City Current co-owner and mom of two (with baby No. 3 on the way) dressed to impress for the Kansas City Chiefs home game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Dec. 21, to support husband and team quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Kris, 69 was dressed in a white coat with matching high-top boots, while Khloé, 40 wore a similar wintrey outfit, but in black.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Kidman chose a pink Balenciaga gown for the Babygirl premiere, while Mikey Madison went archival at the British Independent Film Awards in a vintage Christian Dior gown in black lace.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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Fox sported a custom gown by Australian label Catholic Guilt, which took 700 hours to complete.Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird walked into the Camilla boutique in Costa Mesa, California.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The film’s costume designer Desira Pesta first sought advice from her sister, a psychotherapist, before approaching the actors.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here's a look at what comes next: Will Trump take office as a felon?Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ariana’s look coordinated with her Wicked press run wardrobe as the actress starred as Glinda — wearing various hues of pink for virtually every appearance since the film was announced.Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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On one end, a formal living and dining space with an elegant fireplace overlooks the glittering city lights, tall ceilings and herringbone floors bookending this impressive backdrop for hosting.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mauricio Vidal has a keen eye for capturing the Caribbean region’s natural beauty, his formal framing giving careful attention to the way the environment really is a titular character here.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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Initially, Greenlee was self-conscious about her scars, even bandaging her face before venturing out to watch Hopkins play.Nasha Smith, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Pietro is in the hospital, his head bandaged and his temper softened.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024
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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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These traditions, including Christmas tree decorating, have continued, serving as symbols of joy, good cheer and community.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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On the other side, a smooth and soft microfiber polishes the skin while gently exfoliating the pores.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dust pieces before storage: A light dusting with a soft cloth (such as a jewelry polishing cloth) is usually all that’s needed before organizing breakables to store until next Christmas.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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The lead romantic characters, Simba and Nala, are beautifully attired but unencumbered by masks or puppet costumes.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
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Masa’s valet Kato-san glided into the room, attired assassin-like in black suit, white shirt and skinny black tie, and offered a pour from an open bottle of Riesling.Alok Sama, Fortune Asia, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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