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Recent Examples of decked
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
There is a famous image of a bireme, from a relief found at the Assyrian palace at Nineveh (in modern Iraq, near Mosul), that clearly illustrates the use of a decked warship with two levels of oars.
—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
The boutiques, cafes and winery tasting rooms all get in on the fun and are all decked out.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Two seventh-grade boys sat beside us, decked out in baseball jackets and caps.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Book a night at Ten Thousand Waves, an upscale lodge inspired by Japanese hot spring resorts and decked out with secluded soaking tubs.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The pair was accompanied by another friend and Zuklic’s wife, who was decked out in a nun costume to pay her own homage to the film.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
And yes, PinkPantheress is the one who’s decked out a significant swath of the mainstream pop landscape in Primark plaid.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The memorial included a procession of boats, some decked out with flowers, in Tenants Harbor.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Each one features expansive picture windows or a private terrace and is decked out with leathers, wood veneers, and marbles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Shane Gillis and Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty are decked out in their Flyers gear ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Philadelphia on April 22.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
There is a famous image of a bireme, from a relief found at the Assyrian palace at Nineveh (in modern Iraq, near Mosul), that clearly illustrates the use of a decked warship with two levels of oars.
—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
The boutiques, cafes and winery tasting rooms all get in on the fun and are all decked out.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
In the movie, Weaver gets decked out in an X-wing fighter jumpsuit – the legendary orange number worn by Hamill back in the day – and gets to pilot a starship.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Two seventh-grade boys sat beside us, decked out in baseball jackets and caps.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Book a night at Ten Thousand Waves, an upscale lodge inspired by Japanese hot spring resorts and decked out with secluded soaking tubs.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The pair was accompanied by another friend and Zuklic’s wife, who was decked out in a nun costume to pay her own homage to the film.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
And yes, PinkPantheress is the one who’s decked out a significant swath of the mainstream pop landscape in Primark plaid.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The memorial included a procession of boats, some decked out with flowers, in Tenants Harbor.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Each one features expansive picture windows or a private terrace and is decked out with leathers, wood veneers, and marbles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Shane Gillis and Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty are decked out in their Flyers gear ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Philadelphia on April 22.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
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Vote below, and check back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned best dressed.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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Doechii and Tyla, last year’s best dressed, went woman warrior lite.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Yet Austin Reaves decorated with bricks.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The office itself leans toward old-school classicism, its conference and sitting rooms decorated with museum-quality Hudson River School paintings and 19th-century antiques.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 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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Her piece is a simple lycra zip-up unitard, adorned with tennis ball pockets on either thigh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Indiscernible shapes draped across mannequins, severed sleeves in electric hues, deconstructed pants and endless interactions of athletic forms in morphing neon suits.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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One of his favorites has its legs draped over the edge of a shelf, eyes rolled up, looking tired and relaxed.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
11 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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Recent Crocs projects have ranged from streetwear and music-related drops to Simone Rocha’s embellished designer versions of the brand’s comfort-first silhouettes.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Reynolds initially sketched leafy branches for an embellished natural setting.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Decked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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