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as in gowns
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
what a lovely dress you're wearing today!
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as in looks
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress
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as in bandages
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in polishes
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in suits
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dresses
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The couturier created dresses with names such as Tokyo or Utamaro — after the 18th-century Japanese artist — using exceptional fabrics produced by Tatsumura Textile, a historic silk weaver from Kyoto.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to luxury pieces, consider hanging on to significant clothing items, such as wedding dresses or baptism gowns.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Anti-wrinkle panels keep suits and dresses smooth while in transit, and your clothes will stay clean, too, thanks to a bonus bag included for storing shoes separately.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
As is tradition on the third day of the Sydney Test, also known as the Pink Test, people wore pink shirts, dresses, hats, suits or even dyed their hair to show support for the McGrath Foundation.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
This popular necklace style is the pinnacle of any jewelry collection and a versatile and timeless design that pairs well with anything from the ultra-casual athleisure looks to formal dresses and pantsuits.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
Bodysuits, oversize blazers worn as dresses, and sheer fabrics that reveal the lingerie underneath are all common sights.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
Its distressed jackets and patchwork dresses, each hand-mended and one-of-a-kind, are not fashioned for mass production but for permanence.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Jan. 2026
Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
Dyer was styled by Brad Goreski, who also dresses the likes of Demi Moore, Kaley Cuoco and Ashley Park.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
Not only is everyone forced to celebrate in his family's unique way, but the salesman also dresses as the folkloric gift-bringer Belsnickel.
—Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The store–home to everything from ’70s Laura Ashley dresses to John Galliano-era Dior–has become a cult destination for fashion insiders, including Bella Hadid, Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, and FKA twigs since its doors first opened a decade ago.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
My wife is lovely and dresses me.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Back in the bamboo and tarpaulin tents which blanket the hillsides of Cox’s Bazar, refugee Mariam Khatun dresses her three small children and prepares a meal – these daily tasks the only thing keeping her going since the death of her eldest daughter, Estafa.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Well, obviously Cher Horowitz dresses for the red carpet in straight-off-the-runway looks.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
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Reformation Lluvia Dress As Reformation gears up for its 2026 collection drops, the store is marking down some of last year’s best-selling sweaters, dresses, shoes, and pants.
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Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.
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And then there’s Alison’s Isabella Linton, who’s quite doll-like in her candy-pink gowns and bows?—
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Although it was not related to an honorary degree, the band members were each gifted caps and gowns to wear.—
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There were also opportunities to secure unique stage props, artwork and costumes from previous pageant shows at the Bizarre Bazaar.—
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In an exclusive first look at the film's costumes, British Vogue spoke to costume designer Jacqueline Durran about her inspiration for some of her boldest looks for Robbie's Cathy.—
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Now, the juxtapositions that are so key to Charli’s style DNA manifest in Anthony Vaccarello’s current athleisure-meets-lingerie looks.—
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To see all the looks from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.—
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Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.—
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Later, while Meghan decorates the tree, the camera stops on an ornament dedicated to him — a quiet, touching tribute to the rescue dog who’d been by her side since before royal life and died last winter.—
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
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The Pillbox The most elegant of the bunch, the pillbox hat instantly polishes any look.—
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With each game confidence grows and signs of real potential can be seen like the sun rising in the morning.—
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If more than one seedling grows to a cell or container, one should be removed and transplanted.—
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People incorrectly assumed others in their party held extreme views about wolves, and those assumptions in turn shaped their own attitudes toward the species.—
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The report reflects changing attitudes about health and new tools that Americans are increasingly relying upon to make meaningful improvements to their well-being.—
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
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Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.—
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“Dresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dresses. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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