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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
bedecked the house with hundreds of miniature lights for the party
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
the ladies arrived bedecked in furs
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Recent Examples of bedeck
Blanketed with snow and bedecked in festive decor, Woodstock is a quintessential New England Christmas town.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025
The Christmas tree, heavily bedecked with ribbon and lights, nearly hid the Picasso ceramics lining the dining room walls.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2025
Looking to watch the next big game on a 100-inch TV in a space that’s bedecked with ironic sports references?
—Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
Beauty in the Midst (Strength) is a three-faced being bedecked in pearls, radiating like a talisman.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2025
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The beetle, named for six gold spots that adorn its back, doesn’t fly far.—
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Burgundy nails adorned with gold 3D roses?—
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From statement kitchen islands clad in marble effect porcelain to entryway floors where guests can keep their shoes on without the guilt, this material delivers practicality and style in several spaces within a home.—
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In one shot from the campaign, Hailey also sits in a large chest of drawers, painting her toenails while clad in her Victoria's Secret lingerie.—
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Guests will appreciate the elegant suites and villas, decorated in soothing greens, blues and purples to evoke feelings of calm.—
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Taking advantage of Crocs’ popular personalization element, his shoes were decorated with Jibbitz charms.—
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His butler opened the door and, seeing the Beretta in the young man’s gloved hand, led the visitor to the bathroom where Sieff was dressing.—
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With prices starting as low as $8, the retailer is packed with markdowns on cozy sweaters, travel-ready pants, and matching sets that make getting dressed—and staying comfortable—effortless.—
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“Bedeck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedeck. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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