getups

noun

Definition of getupsnext
plural of getup
1
as in costumes
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation went to the prom in some elaborately beaded getup

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2
as in designs
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the wine book's getup is pretty standard, with wines being arranged according to country of origin

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for getups
  1. layouts
  2. formats
  3. motifs
  4. compositions
  5. themes
Noun
  • This includes integrating wireless sharing capabilities, ensuring convenient Wi-Fi and outlet access across common areas and embedding video/audio in classrooms' tables and walls with flexible layouts.
    Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Delineated rooms and larger closets are hallmarks of the layouts.
    Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • Visual effects and holograms have been incorporated, with plans to experiment with interactive formats in upcoming episodes.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This new Lizzy joins the long history of Pride and Prejudice’s story and characters being adapted into other formats.
    Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of formats
Noun
  • The rest of the collection taps into fanciful motifs, like the triangle edges in Royale that resemble a medieval flag or the zigzags and x-shapes found throughout.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The 26-piece collection reimagines some of Aries silhouettes with Arsenal’s motifs in pieces such as tracksuits, graphic T-shirts, football jerseys and denim sets.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of motifs
Noun
  • The song evokes the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Band, and the symphonic compositions of Queen or, more recently, the Verve.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Watching her play was like watching a musician pull off increasingly sophisticated sleights of hand, but what truly distinguished Williams wasn’t the spectacle of her performance but the clarity of her compositions.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of compositions
Noun
  • The event’s key themes are convergence and unexpected discovery, organizers said in a statement.
    WWD Staff, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
  • While female directors focus on topics as diverse as those covered by male directors, Lee has noted some prevalent recent themes.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of themes
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“Getups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getups. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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