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deck the halls with boughs of holly
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Recent Examples of decked
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
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
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
The Palm Room foyer was decked in marble and chandeliers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Madison Square Garden is set to be filled to the brim Monday night with passionate Knicks fans decked out in their orange and blue pride, but eyes may be on what two of the most powerful New Yorkers will be doing during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 8 June 2026
The space itself is decked out with giant round light fixtures and orbs that are nearly effervescent, a fitting reflection of the bar's Champagne-forward drinks program.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
The reception extended into nearby Piazza Croce dei Vespri, decked out like a movie set with lights, vintage cars, and swing music, all separated from the onlookers by black panels.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
The bathrooms are jaw-droppers, decked with mirrors and stainless steel on all sides.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
More than 16,000 proud Haitian fans decked head to toe in red and blue, Haitian flags draped around their shoulders, rocked Inter Miami Stadium for a pre-World Cup friendly game against New Zealand.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
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
The Palm Room foyer was decked in marble and chandeliers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Madison Square Garden is set to be filled to the brim Monday night with passionate Knicks fans decked out in their orange and blue pride, but eyes may be on what two of the most powerful New Yorkers will be doing during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 8 June 2026
The space itself is decked out with giant round light fixtures and orbs that are nearly effervescent, a fitting reflection of the bar's Champagne-forward drinks program.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
The reception extended into nearby Piazza Croce dei Vespri, decked out like a movie set with lights, vintage cars, and swing music, all separated from the onlookers by black panels.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
The bathrooms are jaw-droppers, decked with mirrors and stainless steel on all sides.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
More than 16,000 proud Haitian fans decked head to toe in red and blue, Haitian flags draped around their shoulders, rocked Inter Miami Stadium for a pre-World Cup friendly game against New Zealand.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Clad in bright, slouchy-cool separates and statement accessories, Samira quickly makes a splash among her more blandly dressed neighbors.—
Clarissa Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Zrike 8-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set This eight-piece ceramic container set is decorated with illustrations of Snoopy, Woodstock, and summer cherries.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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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Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 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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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Amelia Island, Florida An unspoiled wisp of a barrier island, Amelia Island has miles of pristine beaches with sand dunes and unfettered access to the Atlantic Ocean, plus a forest of giant oaks draped in Spanish moss just for good measure.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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From the annals of cooking past, sauce jouvert, spunky with marjoram, red wine vinegar, both walnuts and hazelnuts, and breadcrumbs, is raised from the annals of recipe history to be draped over pretty much any kind of vegetable.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
8 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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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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