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

Teachers regularly build notebooks containing sources, study guides, quizzes, flashcards, slide decks, Audio Overviews and Video Overviews. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 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 Plants would also have to be cleared from within 2 feet of windows, doors and vents, and from within 5 feet of attached decks and similar features. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Crowds gathered on the top three decks of the ship, observing the sun through special eclipse glasses that had been distributed the previous evening. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 With a sizable beam of 45 feet, Whisper offers ample space for both lounging and entertaining across five decks. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026 The condo has 22-foot ceilings, a private cinema, gym, multiple kitchens, yoga decks and a rooftop with a 65-foot swimming pool and Jacuzzi. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Aug. 2026 Lobbies, restaurants, pool decks and fitness centers often have their own rules. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The unit has 22-foot ceilings, a private cinema, gym, multiple kitchens, yoga decks and a rooftop with a 65-foot swimming pool and Jacuzzi. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 12 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 is generously spacious with cloud-like beds and pretty balconies that overlook the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Because the ceremony was held in the Garden Courtyard, hotel guests in lawn-facing rooms were able to watch the celebration from their balconies.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of balconies

Verb

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
For the past two decades, Caneer has co-chaired an endowed swimming scholarship honoring his former coach, Dick Anderson, whose name also adorns the university’s swimming facility.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of adorns

Noun

There are also community rooms, courtyards and terraces to promote socializing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Some have balconies or terraces, but all the residences come with small kitchens, while the hotel rooms have pantries, a wine fridge, a Nespresso machine, and a fridge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of terraces

Verb

Sovereign-adjacent platforms in Australia, private credit desks, insurance capital, and trading firms are now funding compute demand that exists whether or not any single hyperscaler trims its budget.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Your steady focus turns play into practice, while your patience trims perfectionism and lets authentic joy take the stage.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026