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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
Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Although the designer purchased the dress for just $6, the bargain was a sale price.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Within seconds, the door was opened by a faceless robot dressed in a beige bodysuit that clung tight to its trim waist and long legs.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For a fresh twist, layering a basic maxi dress with the button vest from the two-piece set elevates the look into something effortlessly stylish.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Although the designer purchased the dress for just $6, the bargain was a sale price.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
An armed man dressed in black and wearing a mask broke into the apartment, and kept asking for money, Rainge told investigators.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Within seconds, the door was opened by a faceless robot dressed in a beige bodysuit that clung tight to its trim waist and long legs.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress
Noun
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This Dress the Population Melania off the shoulder gown is a sophisticated and modern option to wear to a wedding.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Under slender glass boxes that top unobtrusive pedestals, the oldest gowns and most fragile silks lay in gentle repose.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Since arriving on Savile Row, the sons have worked with several high-profile costume designers on pieces for forthcoming productions.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hire a really good costume designer and a really good art department.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Momoa completed the look with a slightly unbuttoned white dress shirt and accessorized with sunglasses.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not everyone is confirmed to attend the Riviera shindig, but here’s a look at some of the possibilities.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The public health alert, while not a formal recall, is intended to inform consumers about potential health risks associated with some products, according to the USDA.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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This easygoing aesthetic introduces itself in the living room, which doubles as the home’s entry since there’s no formal foyer.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Anderson’s wrist was bandaged by medics at the police barracks.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The former president's right ear – which is visible in the AP image – was bloodied after the July 13 shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania and was bandaged during his appearance two days later at the Republican National Convention.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
1 Aug. 2024
Verb
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The cake, decorated with mini eggs in pink, blue and purple, looks good enough to eat.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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With a light and fluffy texture, these are ideal for topping, decorating and spreading on baked goods.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When the Doctor is planning to break into memory banks to search for answers about why robots and people suddenly stopped peacefully coexisting, Belinda decides to use a polishing robot to lead the robots to her.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025
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Offer to polish the slides, do research, or bring everything together.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The White House posted photos of the president dressed in golfing attire the previous evening while watching U.S. forces hit Houthis rebels in Yemen who’ve been targeting Israeli and U.S. vessels in the Red Sea.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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