deck (out)

verb

Definition of deck (out)next
as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes all decked out in our finest outfits for the wedding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deck (out)
  1. clothe
  2. dress
  3. costume
  4. dress up
  5. apparel
  6. attire
  7. toilet
Verb
  • One rumor covers a camera area clad in aluminum rather than glass, though it’s thought that the majority of the iPhone’s rear will still be made of glass.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Onstage, clad in Punjabi attire, Diljit was charming and assured, his every smile and twirl of his mustache setting the crowd into a wave of applause and cheers.
    Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of clothe
Verb
  • On a vacation in Saint-Tropez, Amal Clooney stayed loyal to the last iteration of the trend, dressed in a colorful, multi-patterned mini dress from Stella McCartney’s 2015 resort collection and Cindy Crawford paired a patterned Ulla Johnson midi skirt with a graphic tee and leather sandals.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dress
Verb
  • Adorned with lights, tinsel, garland and costumed characters, the adventure comes to life as each coach transforms into a lively musical performance while cocoa chefs serve hot chocolate and cookies.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Although the lore surrounding Krampus can lean dark, The Milk District event, where an increasing number of attendees costume up or don horns for the occasion, is anything but.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Greeted by United Airlines staff dressed up as Disney characters, live music from the NJPAC Orchestra and food, the children experienced pure holiday wonder.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Husband takes on wife's dare to dress up as character from beloved holiday classic in NYC.
    Fox News, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of dress up
Verb
  • Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Aug. 2021
  • The rapper has partnered with an unusually diverse array of brands to churn out everything from food to apparel to toys and more.
    Kim Bhasin, Bloomberg.com, 8 Oct. 2020
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • The lead romantic characters, Simba and Nala, are beautifully attired but unencumbered by masks or puppet costumes.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Masa’s valet Kato-san glided into the room, attired assassin-like in black suit, white shirt and skinny black tie, and offered a pour from an open bottle of Riesling.
    Alok Sama, Fortune Asia, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of attire
Verb
  • Meanwhile, there are ways to reduce human exposure to toilet plumes.
    John Crimaldi, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2022
  • There was the time the system that controls toilet flushing failed and water rained down on the fancy dining area and diners one floor below.
    Bryce MillerColumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022
Definition of toilet
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