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
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Wide elevators serve all guest decks and accessible bathrooms are located in public areas across the ship.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Ask your villa host to arrange a private dinner on one of the property’s three floating decks, which hang eight feet above the ground (roughly the same height as the surrounding guava trees).
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
And the towns around them are now showing up in investor decks, earnings calls, and trillion-dollar projections.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Floor‑to‑ceiling windows brighten nearly every public room, and the ship’s open‑concept Grand Plaza — three soaring decks anchored by the Martini Bar — sets the tone for a design that feels both expansive and intimate.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Developed by a team led by Nima Rahbar at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ESM could replace traditional building materials in applications such as wall bricks and roof decks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
Among the talented folks presiding over the decks are JoeSki, who hails from Brooklyn; Australia’s Massi; and Decimal, all the way from Uganda.
—Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
Taking the stage during the group’s induction, Spinderella reflected on her four-decade journey behind the decks.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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 front and back decks and interior stairwell had to be torn out and rebuilt.
—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.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for decks
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As onlookers began to notice, more musicians suddenly joined in — including a pianist and extra singers — from other open balconies above the street.—
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Visitors are instantly captivated by Tbilisi’s ancient churches, winding cobblestone streets, and vibrant balconies that paint the city in color and history.—
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
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Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.—
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Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.—
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Developers advertise a fitness center, outdoor pool and courtyard with grills, with apartments offering quartz countertops, modern stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, individual terraces and other amenities.—
Verb
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Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.—
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Later, while Meghan decorates the tree, the camera stops on an ornament dedicated to him — a quiet, touching tribute to the rescue dog who’d been by her side since before royal life and died last winter.—
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Northwood Cabins beckon to travelers with a neon sign and adorable collection of little white cabins with porches, all lined up in a row.—
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And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.—
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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.—
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The pullover drapes beautifully, with a split hem that falls loosely over your hips and bum—or can be half-tucked if that’s more your vibe.—
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Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.—
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Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel.—
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To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks.—
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As of October 27, the CME FedWatch tool derived from 30-Day Fed Funds futures implies a roughly 98% probability that the Fed trims the policy rate by 25 basis points this week.—
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“Decks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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