Thesaurus results for GETUPS

getups

noun

plural of getup

as in costumes

clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation went to the prom in some elaborately beaded getup

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as in designs

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the wine book's getup is pretty standard, with wines being arranged according to country of origin

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Recent Examples of getups The bars are flooded with single people dressed in their sexiest getups and looking vaguely uncomfortable. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 On and off the screen, they can be seen in getups composed of skin-tight bootie shorts, instantly recognizable white cowboy boots, deep-blue cropped blouses, and high-shine pom poms. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 Gender is often ambiguous—or beside the point—with getups ranging from church lady to dance-hall tart to BDSM munchkin. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 Stunning in shimmering orange getups? — Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 From there, the scene jumps to Milan, where Andy and Miranda are seen attending myriad fashion shows and wearing a series of ravishing getups, all soundtracked once again by Madonna’s 1990 hit. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 Emily brought her dramatic energy to the shows, thrashing her skinny way through the crowds in her surrealist thrift-store getups, crowd-surfing and stage diving and taking elbows to the face with theatrical aplomb. — Andrew Martin, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 Onstage, Fleming dresses in glam-rock getups reminiscent of both Mick Jagger and Cher. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Rodrigo Teaser of Brazil portrays Michael Jackson in this tribute concert with choreography, costumes and more.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Attendees arrived sporting Malört T-shirts, jerseys, hats shaped like the bottle and Malört-themed costumes, including the Mandalorian and pope.

— Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of costumes

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Katy Rudd is set to direct with set and costume designs by Tony-winning Rob Howell (Matilda the Musical) and choreography from Ellen Kane.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
As a result, developers and builders are the ones who have to make sure their designs comply.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of designs

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All three are in brightly colored dresses intertwined with flowers, birds, trees and mountains.

— Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Shein, which built its empire—seemingly overnight—on $5 tops and $10 dresses that cannily kept pace with rapidly shifting trends, did not respond to a request for comment.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dresses

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Azalea Group Palmares' flagship apartments provide a variety of layouts to suit various group sizes for those looking for more room and seclusion.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of layouts

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But the likely fake accounts potentially set up a legal quagmire for Temu, as European law bars the use of misleading formats for advertising.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Building on the spirit of the inaugural edition, this year’s chapter introduces new voices and evolving formats while remaining grounded in the festival’s—and Patina’s—core values.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of formats

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Repetitive motifs in various shapes were her trademark, resembling netting, swirls or worms, but most often dots, dancing proudly on her canvases or as sparkling balls or dots of light in her installations in all their vibrant, psychedelic glory.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Her looks often incorporated classic country motifs like cowboy hats or bell-bottom jeans, though usually made Dolly-appropriate with a healthy helping of sparkles and vibrant hues.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of motifs

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This is a high-purity form of antimony which has defense uses, particularly in primers, ammunition and pyrotechnic compositions.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
In her twenties, the compositions began to rise and fall on the page like ocean swells.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026