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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
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Demi Moore sparkled in a Giorgio Armani gown with just enough space for a necklace—but opted for none.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hudgens went glam for the event, wearing a black Dolce & Gabbana gown complete with black feathers and a high leg slit.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Embedded in her designs are flowers, fruits, and intricate patterns inspired by traditional textiles and 19th-century costumes.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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For Wicked, over 1,000 costumes were created by Tazewell and a skilled team.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Street Smart offers a gripping look into the lives of a lively group of unhoused young adults in the iconic beach town of Venice, CA.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yoon's lawyers have accused the investigative agency that detained him before his formal arrest of lacking legal authority to probe rebellion charges.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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As a formal statement of disapproval, censure is about the worst punishment for a misbehaving House member short of removing them from office.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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A little while later, Stewart — whose hand had been bandaged during the commercial break — made a joke about the incident, while also acknowledging just how bad the cut was.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 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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The spacious rooms are tastefully decorated, in soothing neutral colors.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her strapless couture gown was decorated with beads and came with a thin scarf.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Mar. 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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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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The film’s stars, including Robert Pattinson, attired the best threads for the red carpet occasion, posing for photos ahead of the film’s screening.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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