dress up
Example Sentences
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He asked about Jordan's prisoner costume, and Jordan said Will told him he didn't need to dress up like a prisoner to look like a criminal.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Trump loves to dress up in white tie and tails to hob-nob with the royals.
From Salon • May 3, 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
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
“I was just—awkward. I know not everyone celebrates Halloween, but I’ve never had a friend who didn’t dress up and trick-or-treat.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
