DECKS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

decks 1 of 2

noun

plural of deck

as in balconies

a flat roofless structure attached to a building the family usually ate on the deck on summer evenings

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decks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deck

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

Noun

The pool and spa decks are covered entirely in Versailles-pattern tumbled travertine stone and surrounded by expansive views in every direction. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 The stand lifts the pit inches off the ground, which reviewers confirm protects the surrounding grass and even wooden decks from getting burned. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 The sea change coming for the Angels franchise felt due, illustrated each night at Angel Stadium by the waves of shirtless fans in the upper decks imploring Arte Moreno to sell the team. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Instead, executive sessions produce polished slide decks, financial models that line up and apparent consensus. — Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Their large cargo decks will give TT-Line more room for wheeled freight on each sailing. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 The atrium runs from the aft cockpit to the main salon, creating a single architectural volume between the interior and exterior and the main and lower decks. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Drowning in decks Outside of pilot purgatory, there’s the drowning-in-decks issue. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Be Mindful of Shared Spaces Cruise ships are filled with places designed to be enjoyed together—from lounges and pool decks to theaters and observation areas. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Verb

Its vessels would be sexy and sleek, cabins outfitted with red hammocks and decks child-free. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 The costuming, which decks its cast in traditional Polynesian attire, nails the transition between media, but the real humans of the film clash against the cartoonish designs of Hei Hei or the giant crab Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement). — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 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 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

Each suite boasts a gourmet kitchen, Italian marble bathrooms, and private balconies.

— Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Accessibility The property offers six accessible room categories including the Deluxe Accessible room, located on the ground floor and featuring an outdoor spa tub, and the resort one-bedroom accessible suite with large private balconies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of balconies

Verb

The story of Sue and Ron Wilson's life together, happily spanning 60 years, adorns their apartment.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Being the kind of person who adorns themselves compulsively opens you up to a slew of corny metaphors that, against your will, feel deeply relevant to you.

— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorns

Noun

Sea facing suites have views over the harbor and terraces set up with chairs and tables for watching the boats glide in and out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Many of the 76 rooms and suites include private terraces overlooking Gran Via with the upper floor rooms facing the ornate gold dome of the Metropolis, one of Madrid’s most famous buildings.

— Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of terraces

Noun

With stately wraparound porches, rocking chairs, and views of the Guadalupe River, Gruene Mansion Inn sits next door to Gruene Hall.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026
Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of porches

Verb

The photo, taken in Montecito, shows the young royal standing bare foot as Steinem drapes an arm around him.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
The Great Smoky Mountains that trail up the border between Tennessee and North Carolina earned their name from the natural, gauzy fog that often drapes across the region.

— Megan Wahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of drapes

Verb

The change, announced in a presentation on Wednesday, is part of a broader shift in Microsoft’s reporting structure, as the company trims its operating segments from three to two.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
To make things easier, Instagram rolled out a new First Draft tool on Tuesday that automatically trims your clips and prepares them for the next stage of the editing process.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026