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full dress

NOUN
formal clothing
Synonyms
WEAK
dress clothes evening dress evening wear formal dress formals full feather
ADJECTIVE
formal
Synonyms
WEAK
dressy elegant fancy fashionable grand smart stylish
ADJECTIVE
thorough
Synonyms
WEAK
all-out careful complete exhaustive thoroughgoing

Example Sentences

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I had a full dress with a Cinderella icon on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Yeoman of the Guard in full dress uniform have started their journey, and behind the scenes things are being prepared for the procession.

From BBC • May 4, 2023

She met her future husband while appearing with him in operas in which she had only seen him in full dress in elderly roles.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2023

But to see him in full dress and going full go was impressive.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2021

My mom was sitting at the end of our long dining room table in full dress uniform eating a salad with a man, also in full dress.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin