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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
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
Around this time of year, the Celebrate Osuna event would typically bring Rancho Santa Fe Association members together at the Osuna Ranch decked out in cowboy hats and boots for pony rides, rodeo games and a barbecue to commemorate an important piece of Rancho Santa Fe’s history.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
That's4Entertainment's Christmas Con 2026 will take place at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey, from December 11-13, and its halls will be decked to the gills with carols, tree lightings and sweet treats.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Being one of the most popular sporting events in the world, expect to see crowds of people decked out in their favorite jerseys in support of their respective teams.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The show took place on a particularly windy day at Magnum Beach (Palais Stéphanie on the Croisette), where the runway was filled with models decked out in designs inspired by Magnum flavors and created by eight designers hand-picked by Roach.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The youth greeters were decked out in white and robin’s egg blue outfits that matched the paint job of the iconic presidential plane.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Enthralled by Felipe Rose, a go-go boy decked out in Native American regalia at the Anvil, a notorious gay Manhattan disco, Morali applied that approach to his next conceptual act, Village People.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 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
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
Around this time of year, the Celebrate Osuna event would typically bring Rancho Santa Fe Association members together at the Osuna Ranch decked out in cowboy hats and boots for pony rides, rodeo games and a barbecue to commemorate an important piece of Rancho Santa Fe’s history.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
That's4Entertainment's Christmas Con 2026 will take place at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey, from December 11-13, and its halls will be decked to the gills with carols, tree lightings and sweet treats.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Being one of the most popular sporting events in the world, expect to see crowds of people decked out in their favorite jerseys in support of their respective teams.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The show took place on a particularly windy day at Magnum Beach (Palais Stéphanie on the Croisette), where the runway was filled with models decked out in designs inspired by Magnum flavors and created by eight designers hand-picked by Roach.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The youth greeters were decked out in white and robin’s egg blue outfits that matched the paint job of the iconic presidential plane.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Enthralled by Felipe Rose, a go-go boy decked out in Native American regalia at the Anvil, a notorious gay Manhattan disco, Morali applied that approach to his next conceptual act, Village People.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
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All of the suspects were dressed head-to-toe in black, with some wearing hoods and masks.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Gumbo and a Sazerac work when the moment calls for something a little more dressed up.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Outside, below the gold script Donohue’s sign, there is a small glass box window that looks onto the street and is lavishly decorated for nearly every federal holiday.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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The place was brightly lit and sparingly decorated, with clusters of books that made no sense.—
Francesco Pacifico,
The Dial,
12 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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These desserts are presented on an artful seasonal tower adorned with soft greenery and foliage.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Instead of soft neutrals, the color palette is black and white, with the Montegranaro splatterware rendered in black, and the Bevagna collection of ceramics adorned with a stately black rim detail.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
15 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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Halsey, ethereally draped in sheer white fabric, barely strayed from her post, receiving a steady procession of old friends throughout the night.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 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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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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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 25 May. 2026.
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