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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At product launches, company events, and trade shows, Huang is nearly always clad in his trademark black Tom Ford leather jacket.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026
For Mary Kay, the latter of these rationales seems to have been clothed in the guise of the former, though the precise catalyst for establishing her own outfit remains indeterminate.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

Definition of clothe

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From a seashell-print maxi reminiscent of Farm Rio’s Sand Marine Shells dress to tropical florals, bold prints, and tiered silhouettes, these picks are made for beach vacations, weddings, and sunny weekends.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Leather ballet flats dress things up without getting too formal.

— India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

Definition of dress

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Sandy Powell has long been an inspiration to costume designers around the world, and her involvement as Ambassador brings an exceptional level of creative insight and industry leadership to the programme.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026
Did the nefarious villain (who may or may not have been costumed at Party City) have an accomplice within the Big Brother crew that helped facilitate the abduction?

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of costume

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The Eras Tour performer is pictured squatting in her dreamy pink-and-white strapless gown by designer Markarian, offering a closer look at her teardrop earrings and classic low-bun updo.

— Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 17 July 2026
At the Odyssey premiere in Paris, Anne Hathaway appeared in a brown custom Louis Vuitton gown with a leather bustier and accordion skirt.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of gown

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Hollywood stars have been dressing up for movie premières for almost as long as there have been movie premières.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Feelings about the third season aside, seeing Sudeikis all dressed up as everyone’s favorite football coach hit me right in the feels.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026

Definition of dress up

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