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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
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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.
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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
This remake of the 1984 slasher of the same name joins the thoroughly decked halls of Christmas horror movies.
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Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2025
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
The action park is decked out in bright colors with oranges, neon yellows, and lime greens welcoming visitors while the slides zig-zag throughout.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
His friend, Mar Doughty, was also decked in Scottish colors.
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Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
What used to be a family-friendly environment is now filled with drag queens, definitive political and ideological statements about sexuality, and mascots decked out in the colors and symbols of that movement.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Fans set up lawn chairs on the pitch, decked out in USA gear from head to toe.
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Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
16 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.
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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.
—
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
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.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The action park is decked out in bright colors with oranges, neon yellows, and lime greens welcoming visitors while the slides zig-zag throughout.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
His friend, Mar Doughty, was also decked in Scottish colors.
—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
What used to be a family-friendly environment is now filled with drag queens, definitive political and ideological statements about sexuality, and mascots decked out in the colors and symbols of that movement.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Fans set up lawn chairs on the pitch, decked out in USA gear from head to toe.
—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked
Adjective
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Somewhere in the middle of this Los Angeles neo-noir, Colin Farrell’s quiet, well-dressed, cinema-loving private eye was revealed to be a blue-skinned alien — then the show just kept going, missing-persons mystery intact.
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Rent it on most major platforms Forbidden to enter the stadium, several Iranian women sneak in dressed as men to watch a World Cup qualifying match in the master director Jafar Panahi’s movie about everyday defiance under authoritarianism.
Verb
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Purchased in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the traditional hat was decorated with a red and green beaded flower.
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Lulu’s decorated its space with the dozens of flags of competing countries and promoted its restaurant on social media as a place to visit for pad thai or a wok dish during international guests’ visit to Kansas City.
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).
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It is adorned with leather armchairs by Oscar Niemeyer, vintage carpets, a midcentury Kalmar glass chandelier, mirrors by Gio Ponti, and a red desk by Carlo Scarpa, resulting in a warm, cozy feel throughout.
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Charles, then 22, received his Royal Air Force pilot’s license in the presence of his late father Prince Philip, who was also dressed in his RAF uniform adorned with medals.
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.
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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.
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And Charlotte, unlike Chicago or San Francisco, didn’t develop a historic LGBTQ neighborhood with rows of gay bars on one street, pride flags draped from the facade of dozens of businesses, or rainbows painted on crosswalks.
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On Sunday, the event saw hundreds milling about the convention center with red-on-white patterned scarves — the Shemagh, Jordan’s national headscarf — wrapped around their heads or draped by the hosts across the shoulders of guests as a gift to perfect strangers.
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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As fashion continues dressing for its inner child, beading has taken center stage in an array of forms — from colorful beaded necklaces and viral beaded bags to embellished swimsuits.
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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.
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“Decked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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