dress up

Example Sentences

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I imagine the A.I. bot like a child playing dress-up, donning an oversized blazer and glasses for a game of “businessman.”

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Indeed, Y2K dress-up days are popping up in workplaces and on college campuses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

He calls the space “the ultimate glam dress-up room” and mentions the whispers he hears of major fashion houses stopping by Palace to gather inspiration.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

The video closed out Beyonce's costume dress-up with the caption "Happy Beylloween."

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024

We were in the juniors’ section now, scanning the racks for dress-up clothes.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer