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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
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
K-pop star Choi Soobin made his first solo appearance at Paris Fashion Week for Valentino, and has been spotted decked head-to-toe in the brand at recent appearances.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2025
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
Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
One is of Hyland striking an elegant pose in a voluminous purple dress decked in glitter and rhinestones.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The glamorous tourists, all of whom are decked in Burberry, are played by models including Amelia Gray, Liu Wen, Lucky Blue Smith, Mona Tougaard and Tyson Beckford.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 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
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
Adjective
Sliding glass walls spill out to a decked balcony with views sweeping over the Cahuenga Pass.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
K-pop star Choi Soobin made his first solo appearance at Paris Fashion Week for Valentino, and has been spotted decked head-to-toe in the brand at recent appearances.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Art fans should save time for Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens on South Street, Zagar’s immersive indoor-outdoor mosaic space decked with tile, glass, mirrors, and found objects.
—Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
One is of Hyland striking an elegant pose in a voluminous purple dress decked in glitter and rhinestones.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The glamorous tourists, all of whom are decked in Burberry, are played by models including Amelia Gray, Liu Wen, Lucky Blue Smith, Mona Tougaard and Tyson Beckford.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
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Probably would have had John Oliver come out dressed, perhaps, like Oliver Twist.—
Debbie Day,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Scroll on for the best dressed stars of the night!—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rosita, never having created a single ordinary thing in her 93 years, decorated the apartments with a kaleidoscopic sensibility born of a lifetime of collecting and experimenting.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the cookies are not decorated with Crumbl’s common drizzles, pipings or crumbles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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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This time, there were no tropical drinks adorned with umbrellas.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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They’re made from durable, rust-resistant stainless steel, and the handles are adorned with a precious pearl detail.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While at the game, the couple color-coordinated their ensembles with Markle wearing a white button-down shirt with a navy sweater draped over her shoulders with dark pants, while Harry donned a navy blazer over a white T-shirt with dark trousers.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Plus, its textured arch pattern looks great draped over the couch or the foot of the bed when you’re not wrapped up in it.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hybrid designs, cloven toes, chunky platforms, and furry and embellished creations are trending on TikTok.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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At the Casamigos Halloween Party, the singer wore an embellished Dodgers baseball uniform, a replica of the ensemble Elton John wore for his concerts at Dodger Stadium in 1975.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Decked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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