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Recent Examples of decked
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
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
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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
The baller stepped into Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 3, on June 8, 2026, decked out in head-to-toe Skechers, including the brand’s Arch Fit D’Lites 330 in the White/Black colorway.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
Rooms are decked with local art and include drawing paper with coloring pencils, a ukulele, and even a record player with a selection of vinyl to set the mood.
—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
Much of the home, from flooring to fixtures, is decked out in the classic black-and-white color scheme that Keaton famously favored.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
Fans decked out in Knicks merchandise filled the streets, subways and office towers with a sea of blue and orange, often fist-pumping strangers with all feeling buoyed by the Knicks pinch-me moments on the march to the championship prize.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
The massive production rig is outfitted with lights, cameras and sound equipment, and its exterior is decked out in stars and stripes.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 14 June 2026
The series’s basic fodder enemies, Wretches, usually come decked with armor, but not in E-Day.
—George Yang, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Like all the other guests, she was decked out in Chanel for the dinner.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Adjective
Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Nas and Tracy Morgan are all decked out in their Knicks best for Game Four of the NBA Finals on June 10 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
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
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
Verb
North of the stadium, a line of England fans waited to get inside The Londoner pub on North Collins Street, decked out in national team jerseys.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
The baller stepped into Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 3, on June 8, 2026, decked out in head-to-toe Skechers, including the brand’s Arch Fit D’Lites 330 in the White/Black colorway.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
Rooms are decked with local art and include drawing paper with coloring pencils, a ukulele, and even a record player with a selection of vinyl to set the mood.
—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
Much of the home, from flooring to fixtures, is decked out in the classic black-and-white color scheme that Keaton famously favored.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
Fans decked out in Knicks merchandise filled the streets, subways and office towers with a sea of blue and orange, often fist-pumping strangers with all feeling buoyed by the Knicks pinch-me moments on the march to the championship prize.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
The massive production rig is outfitted with lights, cameras and sound equipment, and its exterior is decked out in stars and stripes.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 14 June 2026
The series’s basic fodder enemies, Wretches, usually come decked with armor, but not in E-Day.
—George Yang, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Like all the other guests, she was decked out in Chanel for the dinner.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
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Answering questions, dressed head-to-toe in a red uniform, minutes from taking the field — this isn’t a typical morning for him these days.—
Noah White,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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On one side stood Togo, dressed head to toe in highlighter yellow.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The decor reflects the brand’s six pillars, from the deep red carpets to the (seemingly necessary for all whisky brands these days) partially copper walls, which are also decorated with artwork from Sir Peter Blake and David Carson.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Zendaya sported a see-through little black dress decorated with floral embroidery and ruffles, layering it underneath a glittery floor-length coat complete with satin bell sleeves.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 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
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The result was a golden, eye-catching cane adorned with jewelry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Miami Gardens felt like Montevideo on Monday as a sea of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with giant blue and white striped flags draped over their shoulders, nearly packed Hard Rock Stadium and had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opening match.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 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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Tiers of lace, an embellished party jacket, and a sense of bohemian ease made the Olsen twins' 2017 Met Gala appearance one for the books.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Along with the abyssal green dress, Union wore embellished leather sandal heels courtesy of Miu Miu for an extra dose of summer style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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“Decked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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