dress up

Example Sentences

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One party source describes it as "tortoise and hare - maybe one day Ed will even dress up as a tortoise".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“Seeing moviegoers dress up, sing, dance in the aisles, and fully lean into this as a cultural moment underscores this film as a true communal, big-screen theatrical and cinematic event.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In reality, it’s a cover story people use to dress up views — like advocating teen pregnancy — they can’t argue for directly in public.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Others said it’s not worth it to dress up, especially given the hassles now often associated with air travel.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

And I couldn’t help but smile, imagining what a thrill it would be for the lucky detective who got to dress up in one of Mr. Bangs’s clever disguises and portray the wandering book peddler.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan