DECK (OUT) Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

deck (out)

verb

Definition of deck (out)

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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The actress left little to the imagination in a provocative new campaign for Novig, posing nude or scantily clad alongside an array of sports equipment as the company promoted its sports-only approach.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Despite the rainy day, all three were clad in brown suede fall-ready shoes to complete their formal ensembles, and the familial coordination drew attention to the unwritten dress code of the British monarchy.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of clothe

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Jesus, though he is dressed in a Superman shirt, clip-on suspenders, striped pants, and clown shoes with pom-poms on them, is effectively the show’s straight man.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Some bands with a four-decade career would be disappointed by the turnout, or by the realization that many fans not wearing Maiden shirts are dressed in Megadeth merch.

— Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of dress

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Neither did costume historians who worried about potential damage to the fragile dress.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
The long lineup of contests includes yodeling, stein holding, beer belly, costume and culminates each day in the best chicken dancer competition.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of costume

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Amal chose a body-contouring and razor pleated black Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown with silk taffeta and leather details, the brand’s Vertigo pumps, and a matching clutch.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
The look was gothic and moody, consisting of a full black lace gown with an asymmetric skirt that cascaded down to the floor.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of gown

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But a lot of it is just noise dressed up as urgency, and chasing it constantly is its own kind of drift.

— John Speranza, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The idea is apparently that 101 women will dress up like princesses and vie to be Mark’s girlfriend; once the situation becomes predictably awkward, Mark seemingly deems the night a bust and kicks everyone out.

— Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of dress up

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