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
Travis Kelce is decking the halls of Arrowhead Stadium.
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
And much like Aspen’s Gorsuch, the legendary Strolz Sport & Mode has been decking visitors with swanky sportswear and ski gear for over 100 years.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
This is just the beginning of decking your home just like grandma would.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
For Collin Falvey, Christmas means going all-in on decking the halls — not only in his own home, but the president's.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
And much like Aspen’s Gorsuch, the legendary Strolz Sport & Mode has been decking visitors with swanky sportswear and ski gear for over 100 years.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
This is just the beginning of decking your home just like grandma would.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
For Collin Falvey, Christmas means going all-in on decking the halls — not only in his own home, but the president's.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Adding to the celebration, guests can enjoy an egg-decorating experience led by the Ritz-Carlton’s pastry team.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Wreaths are also custom to Ancient Greece, with Greeks traditionally decorating their front door with a flower wreath to symbolize welcoming nature into their homes.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Jean Paul Gaultier couture creation featured an asymmetrical design with three straps and draping details throughout.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.—
Gavin J. Quinton
March 10,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Decking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decking. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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