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Recent Examples of decked
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Coach Javier Aguirre’s third stint has sparked World Cup fever, with Mexico City streets and even pets decked in Mexico gear.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Weeks later, Kennedy modeled good beef-eating behavior, posing for a pic on his 72nd birthday while tucking in to a bone-in steak decked out with candles.
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David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Today’s guests can enjoy amenities like a complimentary breakfast that attracts even locals, as well as rooms decked out in colonial-style furnishings.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
One was decked out in a plaid wool kilt while the other sported a wicker hat and tank top.
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Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
However, unlike the stormy weather that threatened to derail the UFC fight night on the White House South Lawn earlier this month, today is a balmy 80 degrees in DC, with people decked out in their finest red, white and blue summer wear.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
And nearly everyone in sight was decked out in Mexico jerseys.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
His friend, Mar Doughty, was also decked in Scottish colors.
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Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Adjective
The Kansas City brewery is calling it the Boulevard Yard, meant to feel like a decked out backyard.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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
Verb
Eliza decked herself in emeralds, while Amelia modeled a set encrusted with sapphires.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Coach Javier Aguirre’s third stint has sparked World Cup fever, with Mexico City streets and even pets decked in Mexico gear.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Weeks later, Kennedy modeled good beef-eating behavior, posing for a pic on his 72nd birthday while tucking in to a bone-in steak decked out with candles.
—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Today’s guests can enjoy amenities like a complimentary breakfast that attracts even locals, as well as rooms decked out in colonial-style furnishings.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
One was decked out in a plaid wool kilt while the other sported a wicker hat and tank top.
—
Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
However, unlike the stormy weather that threatened to derail the UFC fight night on the White House South Lawn earlier this month, today is a balmy 80 degrees in DC, with people decked out in their finest red, white and blue summer wear.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
And nearly everyone in sight was decked out in Mexico jerseys.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
His friend, Mar Doughty, was also decked in Scottish colors.
—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
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Shop her look on There’s a point every summer where getting dressed stops being about curating an outfit and starts being about survival.
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When getting dressed starts to feel like an endurance sport, fashion has to offer more than fantasy — and many collections in Paris did just that.
Verb
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The stage was decorated with Bosnian colored lights — blue, white and yellow — at one end.
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One sign was hung above an awning and set against a starry backdrop, while a smaller sign decorated the front of Colbert's desk.
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).
Verb
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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Models’ hair — some adorned with a colorful butterfly — at Sean Suen looked windswept.
Adjective
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The fix is usually a trimmed hedge and a simple letter.
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Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.
Verb
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Her Oscar de la Renta minidress was formed from strands of crystals draped over a nude base, with an open back and more beading suspended around her arms.
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Hoover Dam's giant American flag returns The massive American flag draped across Hoover Dam is back after briefly being removed for repairs.
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.
Adjective
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Just add a statement bangle, a straw bag, and an embellished sandal.
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The look followed Dobrev’s more embellished shoe turn at the Taormina Film Festival earlier this month.
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“Decked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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