as in decorating
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 decking
With Americans decking the halls, one mother wants to help families remember the reason for the season.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Here's what decking the halls looked like at Rockefeller Center in 1960.
—Jamie Knodel, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Trex — The decking and railing products manufacturer tumbled 34% after slashing its full-year sales outlook due to weak demand.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Gardens brim with fall florals, landscapers here seem to outdo themselves, decking porches and pathways with mums, pumpkins, and late blooms that rival summer’s splendor.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Here's what decking the halls looked like at Rockefeller Center in 1960.
—Jamie Knodel, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Trex — The decking and railing products manufacturer tumbled 34% after slashing its full-year sales outlook due to weak demand.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Gardens brim with fall florals, landscapers here seem to outdo themselves, decking porches and pathways with mums, pumpkins, and late blooms that rival summer’s splendor.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decking
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However, decorating is a marathon—not a sprint.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Local Los Angeles landmark Vasquez Rocks feature prominently at the back of the float, paying homage to its role as a frequent Star Trek filming location, with interactive transporters adorning the center of the float.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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Antique furniture and draping curtains secure a feeling of heritage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ultra-maximalist patterns, heavy fabrics like velvet, and over-the-top ornate draping styles won't quite fit into today's spaces.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Decking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decking. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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