UNDERDRESSED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

underdressed

verb

past tense of underdress

as in uniformed

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Spungen’s book houses over 80 cookie recipes, all glitzed, glammed, or perfectly dressed down.

— The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
The polished cut of the NYDJ Teresa Trouser Jeans is a deal sealer—they can be dressed down with a hoodie for a fire-pit-friendly outfit, or just as easily styled for a casual but put-together dinner.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of dressed down

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This event is tailored to help readers understand the many races, propositions and more on the ballot for the 2026 California midterm election.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
One Media Capital Fund was created to bridge this gap, by providing indie companies with financing tools tailored to the needs of the production sector and complementary to the country’s traditional bank credit options.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailored

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Starship is designed for full reusability and is equipped with a payload bay outfitted to accommodate SpaceX's upgraded Version 3 Starlink satellites, which are too large for the workhorse Falcon 9.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The Blue Moon Mark 2 lander used on Artemis III will also need to be outfitted with life support systems.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of outfitted

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Shown incomplete, it will be furnished with a bed that doubles as a daybed, since there's no room for a separate sofa.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
And throughout, the rooms are furnished with pieces from local artists and craftspeople, including Greek art, bespoke marble tables, and cast glass and iron lighting.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of furnished

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But even the most sophisticated diagnostic tools cannot improve outcomes if patients cannot access the specialists and health care systems equipped to use them.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
The Atlas can tow up to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg) when properly equipped, giving it useful capability for small campers, boats, and recreational trailers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of equipped

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Miranda Kerr The Aussie babe wore a more classic look with yellow and colorless diamonds, citrines, and aquamarines, which was then draped in strands of pearls and finished with a pearl tassel.

— Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026
Tyrese Haliburton needed the towel draped around his neck to dry the tears streaming down his cheeks.

— Peter Finney Jr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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