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deck the halls with boughs of holly
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Recent Examples of decked
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Standing out is a soaring living room with a two-tone, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and French doors opening to a mostly decked and hedge-lined backyard hosting an outdoor kitchen with a professional grill, an alfresco dining area, and a lagoon-style pool and spa framed by palm trees.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
On the decked out patio, a BBQ grill station, lots of outdoor seating, and an attractive outdoor heater invite you to spend just as much down time enjoying your outdoor surroundings.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Brutalism resonates in the concrete displays and furniture of the ground floor, all decked in chalky off-white, including a monolithic centerpiece brick structure, while romance echoes in the upper floor — its amphitheater-like layout covered in maroon carpeting.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Phoenicians acquired a reputation as great seafarers and developed some of the first decked warships in antiquity.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
This remake of the 1984 slasher of the same name joins the thoroughly decked halls of Christmas horror movies.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2025
People are going all-out, putting an extra festive spin on their decked halls with trees big and small all around their homes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
Days before the Chiefs were set to play in their first Super Bowl in a half-century back in early 2020, the Texas towns of Tyler and Whitehouse were every bit as decked out as the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Guests were decked out in red, white and blue, if not the American flag itself.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Fellow basketball player LeBron James teamed up with Richard Mille last year to unveil his own colorful creation decked out in Lakers yellow, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
It’s decked out in colorful tile floors, which were designed to resemble a Navajo rug, intricate tile ceilings, a grand bar, plush lounge seating and an upstairs mezzanine.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The suites are light-flooded, have kitchens perfect for whipping up a cheese plate from the nearby Butterfield Market (though in my view all food here should be left up to Jean-Georges Vongerichten) and the oh-so-East-coast minibar is decked out with Tate’s Bake Shop cookies and Cape Cod chips.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The pub is decked out with big screen TVs and patrons really do settle in to watch all three periods.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
There are Dutch football super-fans decked in orange.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
As the play died down, a female fan decked out in White Sox gear reportedly began mercilessly heckling the 24-year-old outfielder.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Adjective
No two rooms are designed the same, but they are all decked out in earth tones, rich greens, and Harvard crimson.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Standing out is a soaring living room with a two-tone, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and French doors opening to a mostly decked and hedge-lined backyard hosting an outdoor kitchen with a professional grill, an alfresco dining area, and a lagoon-style pool and spa framed by palm trees.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
On the decked out patio, a BBQ grill station, lots of outdoor seating, and an attractive outdoor heater invite you to spend just as much down time enjoying your outdoor surroundings.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Brutalism resonates in the concrete displays and furniture of the ground floor, all decked in chalky off-white, including a monolithic centerpiece brick structure, while romance echoes in the upper floor — its amphitheater-like layout covered in maroon carpeting.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Phoenicians acquired a reputation as great seafarers and developed some of the first decked warships in antiquity.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
This remake of the 1984 slasher of the same name joins the thoroughly decked halls of Christmas horror movies.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2025
People are going all-out, putting an extra festive spin on their decked halls with trees big and small all around their homes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
Days before the Chiefs were set to play in their first Super Bowl in a half-century back in early 2020, the Texas towns of Tyler and Whitehouse were every bit as decked out as the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
And the team made its debut at the reveal in New York City decked out in their new Boss businesswear attire.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Guests were decked out in red, white and blue, if not the American flag itself.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Fellow basketball player LeBron James teamed up with Richard Mille last year to unveil his own colorful creation decked out in Lakers yellow, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
It’s decked out in colorful tile floors, which were designed to resemble a Navajo rug, intricate tile ceilings, a grand bar, plush lounge seating and an upstairs mezzanine.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The suites are light-flooded, have kitchens perfect for whipping up a cheese plate from the nearby Butterfield Market (though in my view all food here should be left up to Jean-Georges Vongerichten) and the oh-so-East-coast minibar is decked out with Tate’s Bake Shop cookies and Cape Cod chips.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The pub is decked out with big screen TVs and patrons really do settle in to watch all three periods.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
There are Dutch football super-fans decked in orange.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
As the play died down, a female fan decked out in White Sox gear reportedly began mercilessly heckling the 24-year-old outfielder.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
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His clients included a who’s who of the best dressed list from socialites to Hollywood celebrities.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Or, serve them with poached eggs, buttery toast, and a tangle of dressed greens for a satisfying dinner or brunch dish.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Some decorated their cars or stood on street corners for hours with homemade signs and bright red banners, hoping to flag down passing neighbors.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Each of the two stores covers around 1,080 square feet and will be decorated in Trussardi’s new look, featuring dark brown and biscuit-brown and slightly embossed leather; walnut wood; crystals, and brass.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to Vogue, the bride wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown adorned with tiny Japanese cherry blossoms scattered throughout the dress and neckline.—
Danielle Minnetian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Former service members donning white gloves carried small pine boxes from the New York State Museum in Albany and gently loaded them onto vintage military vehicles adorned with black funeral bunting and American flags for a solemn 60-mile procession north to Lake George, New York.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Even the trimmed figure dwarfs anything a comparable-stage technology company has ever committed to operational spending.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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He is said to have draped the shrine in striped red wool.—
Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the everyday American who borrowed in good faith has been pursued, garnished and financially ruined when things go wrong, while the universities that pocketed the money walk away without consequence.—
Michael Carbonara,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Throw it on with denim shorts over a bikini, pair it with your favorite baggy white jeans, or dress it up with a flowy white maxi skirt and embellished sandals.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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The look also marked a shift for the singer, who typically gravitates toward embellished flares and bodysuits.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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