OVERDRESS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of overdress

as in kimono

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verb

as in to uniform

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Noun

So, her lovely black taffeta mourning overdress is beautiful. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

The high standard Riley set is why the franchise’s current malaise is overdressed with angst. — Greg Cote february 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 The painter also appears to portray Henry as a childlike figure absurdly overdressed in regal finery. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for overdress

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Noun

The easiest thing to do is to slip a kimono or scarf in your beach bag or backpack.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of kimono

Noun

In photos taken by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, the human rights activist could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress with a polarizing silhouette.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
The chic flat starts rubbing and the chunky sneaker suddenly feels too casual for a sundress.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of sundress

Verb

However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Video of the incident obtained by CBS News showed a group of around 20 masked men clad in black or gray clothes descending a hill from the area of an Israeli settlement outpost into an olive grove near the Palestinian village of Abu Falah.

— Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
What does Cher think of everyone doing naked dressing these days?

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

Verb

At the age of 93 in 2018, Saint, who had been so memorably attired in her classic films, appeared at the 90th Academy Awards ceremony to present the Oscar for Best Costume Design (Phantom Thread won).

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

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