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decked out

idiom

1
: dressed in a very fancy way
We got all decked out for the occasion.
often + in
She was decked out in furs.
guys decked out in fancy tuxedos
2
: decorated in a fancy way
often + with
a room decked out with hundreds of little lights

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Gigi also showed support for her sister Bella Hadid, who closed the runway show in a lace lingerie look decked out with silver fringe. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025 The front lobby is decked out with Santa displays, wrapped presents, glowing Christmas trees, twinkling lights, and festive touches in every corner. Abby Price, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025 Puzzled, Aggie climbs the stairs and — as Nile continues to ad-lib — finds Teddy, dead, suffocated with a bag, in Cooper’s room, which is decked out to match the live feed. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025 The rooms are light and airy and decked out with all sorts of modern comforts, including Frette bed linens, heated bathroom floors, and Gilchrist & Soames amenities. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decked out

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“Decked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decked%20out. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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