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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
deck the halls with boughs of holly
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Recent Examples of decked
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
From the outside, this residence appears to be a fully decked out castle right off the famous Las Vegas, Nevada strip.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Although already decked in the collection’s range of tokens, Tyla also couldn’t resist the allure of finding out which one was her perfect match.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
The chart-topping artist, who doubles as a Pandora brand ambassador, further decked her wrist with stacks from the brand.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Thousands sojourn to New York City's Coney Island for the Annual Mermaid Parade, decked in aquatic apparel.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The interior of Cafetal Coffee is decked in muted pastels, with wicker furniture and subtle greenery giving it a beachy vibe.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
What The Mont looks like A wall decked with windows gives a view of tree tops, which is a hard find in planar Fort Worth.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
At the same time, Rousseau gets knocked down on the edge, creating more space, Bernard gets decked to the ground by a block and Bishop changes his direction to help outside the numbers, despite having both Milano and Christian Benford in support out there.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
From the outside, this residence appears to be a fully decked out castle right off the famous Las Vegas, Nevada strip.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
For something sweet, Bae's Bakery has a selection of treats, served from a booth decked with disco balls.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Although already decked in the collection’s range of tokens, Tyla also couldn’t resist the allure of finding out which one was her perfect match.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
The chart-topping artist, who doubles as a Pandora brand ambassador, further decked her wrist with stacks from the brand.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Thousands sojourn to New York City's Coney Island for the Annual Mermaid Parade, decked in aquatic apparel.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The interior of Cafetal Coffee is decked in muted pastels, with wicker furniture and subtle greenery giving it a beachy vibe.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
What The Mont looks like A wall decked with windows gives a view of tree tops, which is a hard find in planar Fort Worth.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Verb
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Anyhow, who cares about three rooms and two baths in an open floor plan if the open floor plan is decorated with sand dunes and airborne silt!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The enormous bed is upholstered in green velvet, a custom Lawson Fenning, and the living room was decorated with pieces from Soho Home and a treasure trove of 1stDibs finds like midcentury chairs by William Hinn.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This training will be in water so come dressed to get wet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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So, who is the best dressed player in the league?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mexican flags and candy adorned the Copley Plaza in front of The Old Globe on Saturday as a crowd joined dignitaries in celebrating the 215th Mexican Independence Day.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Hanging from these are chandelier-like devices adorned with five or six electrodes dangling into the water, all powered by a booming gas generator on the boat.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to keeping you warm and cozy through the fall and winter, the blanket can also double as decor when draped across the end of a bed or a sectional.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Nearby balconies were draped with black ribbons.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For a fuss-free display, surround your embellished watering can with an assortment of gourds in a variety of sizes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The look actually consists of two pieces–an embellished bustier and skirt, featuring another sweetheart neckline and accessorized with a birdcage veil in front and a cathedral length veil in the back.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
1 Sep. 2025
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