dressed up

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Some had dressed up in fancy hats and outfits, some held up posters.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

However nicely these decisions and deciders are dressed up, the results have been absurd.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The problem is putting down the camera, especially during this centennial year, when the road is dressed up with more lights, banners, murals and fresh paint than it has seen for decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“We got dressed up very nicely, very expensively,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There are a bunch of important looking dignitaries dressed up in fine clothes.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman