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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Trex — The decking and railing products manufacturer tumbled 34% after slashing its full-year sales outlook due to weak demand.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Gardens brim with fall florals, landscapers here seem to outdo themselves, decking porches and pathways with mums, pumpkins, and late blooms that rival summer’s splendor.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
This year, Home Depot is giving holiday enthusiasts plenty of reasons to start decking the halls early.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
The family has just attended a joyful church service, greeting neighbors in the market square before returning home for the thrilling ritual of decking the Christmas tree.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2025
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However, decorating is a marathon—not a sprint.—
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
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Local Los Angeles landmark Vasquez Rocks feature prominently at the back of the float, paying homage to its role as a frequent Star Trek filming location, with interactive transporters adorning the center of the float.—
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Antique furniture and draping curtains secure a feeling of heritage.—
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Ultra-maximalist patterns, heavy fabrics like velvet, and over-the-top ornate draping styles won't quite fit into today's spaces.—
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“Decking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decking. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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