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

Now Sunday is a ritual: dress up, meet friends at the 10 a.m. or noon service, sometimes get brunch after.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

“Let’s go in your bedroom and dress up your dolls while we wait. We can show them to the baby soon.”

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed