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as in dressed up
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as in rigged (out)
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as in dressed
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as in clothed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all decked out in our finest outfits for the wedding
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Recent Examples of decked (out)
Chaz Nathaniel Young, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Multiple train exhibits and passenger trains across the country -- and the world -- are decked-out in holiday gear in full swing through the Christmas season.
—Chaz Nathaniel Young, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked (out)
Adjective
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Her mother was standing just inside the door, fully dressed.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Geographically, rather than half-dressed, would of course be preferable.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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After a sweet introduction from longtime friend and storied industry producer/musician Don Was, who talked about late-night visits to a Nashville Shoney's with the country icon, a humble Brooks, clad in his usual uniform of jeans and cowboy hat, walked the small stage holding a microphone.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The brilliant reds and gold of the willows and poplars and the bright yellows and pale greens of frostbitten underbrush stood out against the backdrop of the mountain slopes, which were clad in the darker green of spruce and pine and topped with a fall of snow from the last few nights.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 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
Adjective
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This Charmast portable charger has your phone—and your seatmate’s phone—covered.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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CharlotteFive’s Evan Moore recently pulled into one of the covered parking spots in the rain and walked away with a Super Boy burger, fries, potato salad, apple pie and sweet tea for $25 with tax and tip.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 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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There’s no sartorial conundrum quite like getting dressed up during the summer.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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The cotton gauze skirt has a beachy flair that can be dressed up with a polished-looking blouse or down with a tank top.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Goods include embroidered clothing, handmade textiles, local foods, homemade wine, herbal medicines and farm animals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Decked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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