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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
deck the halls with boughs of holly
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Recent Examples of decked
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Rousseau gets knocked down on the edge, creating more space, Bernard gets decked to the ground by a block and Bishop changes his direction to help outside the numbers, despite having both Milano and Christian Benford in support out there.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
From the outside, this residence appears to be a fully decked out castle right off the famous Las Vegas, Nevada strip.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Former 49ers mainstay Arik Armstead poked the ball from Purdy’s grasp, Lloyd decked Purdy from behind, and Foyesade Oluokun recovered the loose ball.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
That means the halls are already decked with Fresh Balsam, Spiced Apple Toddy, and Cookie Butter Truffle—even if your front porch is still covered in mums.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
For something sweet, Bae's Bakery has a selection of treats, served from a booth decked with disco balls.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
The chart-topping artist, who doubles as a Pandora brand ambassador, further decked her wrist with stacks from the brand.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Thousands sojourn to New York City's Coney Island for the Annual Mermaid Parade, decked in aquatic apparel.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The interior of Cafetal Coffee is decked in muted pastels, with wicker furniture and subtle greenery giving it a beachy vibe.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
What The Mont looks like A wall decked with windows gives a view of tree tops, which is a hard find in planar Fort Worth.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
The dance began with Irwin crouched atop a Jeep suped up for safari, with the junior conservationist correspondingly decked in the head-to-toe khaki uniform made famous by his dad.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Rousseau gets knocked down on the edge, creating more space, Bernard gets decked to the ground by a block and Bishop changes his direction to help outside the numbers, despite having both Milano and Christian Benford in support out there.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
From the outside, this residence appears to be a fully decked out castle right off the famous Las Vegas, Nevada strip.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The latter inspired the presentation setting, a reproduction of different vignettes and tableau vivants scattered across the rooms of the restaurant, while the pattern decked many of the spring lineup’s new addition.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Former 49ers mainstay Arik Armstead poked the ball from Purdy’s grasp, Lloyd decked Purdy from behind, and Foyesade Oluokun recovered the loose ball.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
That means the halls are already decked with Fresh Balsam, Spiced Apple Toddy, and Cookie Butter Truffle—even if your front porch is still covered in mums.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
For something sweet, Bae's Bakery has a selection of treats, served from a booth decked with disco balls.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
The chart-topping artist, who doubles as a Pandora brand ambassador, further decked her wrist with stacks from the brand.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Thousands sojourn to New York City's Coney Island for the Annual Mermaid Parade, decked in aquatic apparel.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The interior of Cafetal Coffee is decked in muted pastels, with wicker furniture and subtle greenery giving it a beachy vibe.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
What The Mont looks like A wall decked with windows gives a view of tree tops, which is a hard find in planar Fort Worth.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Verb
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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It’s located on the first floor, near Sebastian’s Bistro, a cafe with an executive sous chef that is also open to the public and decorated with dangling flying ibises, the bird that inspired UM’s mascot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shot in striking black and white, the campaign features models such as Alexi Consani and Irina Shayk dancing, posing with friends, and stepping into an electrifying club scene, all dressed head-to-toe in the season’s glamorous looks.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two seemingly dressed as their characters from the 2006 cult classic while sitting front row at the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2026 collection show.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That Cover Art When Young Thug appeared on the cover of Jeffery adorned in a skirt, the internet was abuzz.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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And, while an oversized pink bow adorned her newborn’s hair, Riri celebrated Rocki’s birth with a beauty look of her own.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The look featured a long sash that draped on the floor.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The couple ends with Luke, Nicole, Beau and Tex holding hands and walking away from the camera, with the ultrasound photos, draped over a stool, in the video’s foreground.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Venturini Fendi’s last collection was shown in Milan last week for spring 2026, a colorful, crafty and fun ready-to-wear lineup and new highly embellished versions of some of the most successful accessories for the brand, including the Baguette and the Peekaboo.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The embellished accessory is covered in shiny glass stones on top of gold hardware and utilizes an open cuff design that makes for easy removal.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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