They teased him as a dowdy, but his confidence grew as he embraced his own style.

Halfway through baking, dowdy the tart gently so the crust presses into the filling and the juices caramelize on top.

Despite her talent, she often chose dowdy outfits that hid her personality.

Despite the actress's protests, the costume department kept dowdying her outfits to fit the period piece.

The Dowdys greeted us warmly when we visited their countryside cottage.

Ms. Dowdy accepted the award on behalf of her family, honoring the generations of stories she had heard since childhood.

She was determined to combat the dowdiness of her wardrobe by shopping for brighter, well-fitting clothes.

Even the dowdies at the reunion smiled when they heard the old joke.

Every old accessory she adds dowdies her otherwise fashionable outfits.

Her collection celebrated the dowdinesses of everyday life, revealing unexpected beauty in ordinary objects.