as in to pretty (up)
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This man shows up dressed up like a Pentecostal deacon’s son headed to the 2018 NBA draft, only to end up a fifth-round reject.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025 -
This swing dress is easy to dress up or down, with its casual V-neck design and short flutter sleeves.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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Two of the victims, the 16-year-old and his 10-year-old sibling, were already outside of the vehicle, while the 4-year-old remained trapped inside.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Inside the mummy, the researchers found a small glass sphere with holes on both ends — perhaps part of a set of rosary beads accidentally trapped in the embalming material.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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For decades, Trump claimed, other nations had erected trade barriers to shut U.S. companies out of their markets, all the while enriching themselves through access to American shoppers.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu Demands More Stringent Terms Speaking at the Jewish News Syndicate policy conference in Jerusalem, Netanyahu insisted that any agreement must eliminate Iran's capacity to enrich uranium.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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The model pulled her hair back into a tight chignon and accessorized her wardrobe further with gold jewelry pieces and sunglasses.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The married pair differentiated their look with accessories — the producer wore a metal bolo tie and sunglasses, while his wife accessorized with beaded necklaces and a round crossbody bag — but maintained consistency by wearing the same black leather steel-toe cowboy boots.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Nowadays, however, the ease isn’t a compelling enough reason to adorn our walls with it.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The utility dress is a lightweight, drapey reinterpretation of a classic mechanic suit, while the barn jacket and carpenter pants are adorned with chambray lining and collar accents.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 May 2025
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What a wonderful journey awaits any San Diegan who wants to design a garden to beautify the campus of a church, synagogue or mosque, tying their faith to modern plants that echo a hallowed past.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Grenell, who spent the Biden years developing luxury tourist sites in Serbia and Albania, suggested at a recent meeting that Trump’s plans to beautify the center were advancing; a proposal was under way to refurbish the lounges in front of the main theatres.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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Leave it to the Barefoot Contessa to fancy up even the most basic of recipes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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Leave it to the Barefoot Contessa to fancy up even the most basic of recipes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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It’s tastefully decorated without sacrificing comfort, with stunning natural accents and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Score more of Howard’s decorating tips in The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast, on sale April 22.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Trick (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trick%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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