as in adorns
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 decks
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
That includes Archetype Packs that include three key cards for some of the popular decks in the game such as Destroy, On Reveal Combo decks and Discard.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The 36 rooms and suites, some with common decks, sleep from 2 to 12 people, making this—the island's only year-round place to stay—an ideal full-service base for family vacations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
During Monday’s meeting, VanTrust Vice President of Development David Rezac showed renderings of the new office building — a 450,000 square foot building that will feature three amenity decks, 6 stories of parking, an outdoor plaza space, and a retreat center with an amphitheater.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
The back of its head is a ridged cascade of outdoor decks.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
For an elevated experience, Suite Club staterooms offer access to a private enclave with its own lounges, dining, and sun decks.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Wooden decks are combustible surfaces that require extra caution.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Before him, Romy — also fresh off a Coachella appearance with her band The xx — and DJ Mez Monty took turns at the decks.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, indulge in the timeless elegance of the Ritz Paris, which decks its halls in festive holiday fashion every year.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Christmas music decks the halls of the Billboard Holiday 100 at the end of every year, but some creepy cuts lurk around the October charts as well.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
When that doesn’t work, Murtagh decks him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Virgin Voyages The adults-only cruise line decks its ships out for Halloween and features special activities on select October sailings.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The massive ship that spans 12 decks will feature brand new venues made for guests of all ages.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
That includes Archetype Packs that include three key cards for some of the popular decks in the game such as Destroy, On Reveal Combo decks and Discard.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The 36 rooms and suites, some with common decks, sleep from 2 to 12 people, making this—the island's only year-round place to stay—an ideal full-service base for family vacations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
During Monday’s meeting, VanTrust Vice President of Development David Rezac showed renderings of the new office building — a 450,000 square foot building that will feature three amenity decks, 6 stories of parking, an outdoor plaza space, and a retreat center with an amphitheater.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
The back of its head is a ridged cascade of outdoor decks.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
For an elevated experience, Suite Club staterooms offer access to a private enclave with its own lounges, dining, and sun decks.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Wooden decks are combustible surfaces that require extra caution.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Before him, Romy — also fresh off a Coachella appearance with her band The xx — and DJ Mez Monty took turns at the decks.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Tour The Decorations At The Davis Mansion The Davis Mansion is a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture that's worth visiting any time of year, but particularly at the holidays when the staff decks the halls with festive displays.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, indulge in the timeless elegance of the Ritz Paris, which decks its halls in festive holiday fashion every year.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Christmas music decks the halls of the Billboard Holiday 100 at the end of every year, but some creepy cuts lurk around the October charts as well.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
When that doesn’t work, Murtagh decks him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Virgin Voyages The adults-only cruise line decks its ships out for Halloween and features special activities on select October sailings.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decks
Noun
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Each of the three bedrooms opens up to spacious balconies, while the ample primary includes its own sitting area and an en suite bath with a soaking tub.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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This dwarf variety averages about 15 inches tall, needs no trellis, and is perfect for patios, balconies, small spaces, and even windowsills.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Popularized by hip-hop culture, Lajevardi wanted to try her hand at creating a unique and artistic spin on the hardware that adorns teeth.—
Sara Donchey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Desiree Burns Interiors mixed stone terraces with green lawn that meld into the tranquil outdoor setting for an organic modern feel.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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Spanning more than 4,000 square feet, the flat-roofed, single-story house is designed to frame its countryside setting, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto terraces and wide rural views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Statement Lighting Kyser has noticed more elevated lighting effects on porches lately—the approach doesn't need to be complicated.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Boston fern is the go-to for hanging baskets lining Southern porches and for good reason.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The classic quarter-zip is made with a soft, stretchy material that drapes beautifully and is easy to throw on after a round of golf or for a long-haul flight.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Alix Earle dresses in a red mini dress for NYLON's Miami Race Week residency at Miami Grand Prix 2026, presented by Mini USA, on April 29.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 2026 model, with only minor changes from 2025, is available in Premiere, Reserve and Black Label trims.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Decks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decks. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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