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
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Six viewing decks offer panoramic views of the mountains above and Albuquerque's city lights below, while floor-to-ceiling windows blur the line between indoors and out.
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Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Nearly every room opens onto one of seven balconies and decks suspended among the trees.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Buildings are pancaked, their floors stacked like decks of cards.
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Fernando Narro Roman,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The house rises three stories through the oaks with valley views staged from nearly every level and balconies and decks stacked like outlooks on a trail.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Below decks, the power plant must be heavy-duty, providing rapid throttling and precise maneuvering.
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David Szondy
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
Afro-house phenom AMÉMÉ then took to the decks delivering his signature native sound.
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Danny Klein,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
In addition to the sleeping spaces, the multi-level villas include dining areas, kitchenettes with refrigerators and electric cook tops, fireplaces, walkout decks, and washers and dryers.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
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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.
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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.
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Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
When that doesn’t work, Murtagh decks him.
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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.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
All are set on the beach within a coral-stone throw of the Indian Ocean with large decks and big (if not very deep) private pools.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Six viewing decks offer panoramic views of the mountains above and Albuquerque's city lights below, while floor-to-ceiling windows blur the line between indoors and out.
—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Nearly every room opens onto one of seven balconies and decks suspended among the trees.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Buildings are pancaked, their floors stacked like decks of cards.
—
Fernando Narro Roman,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The house rises three stories through the oaks with valley views staged from nearly every level and balconies and decks stacked like outlooks on a trail.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Below decks, the power plant must be heavy-duty, providing rapid throttling and precise maneuvering.
—
David Szondy
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
Afro-house phenom AMÉMÉ then took to the decks delivering his signature native sound.
—
Danny Klein,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
In addition to the sleeping spaces, the multi-level villas include dining areas, kitchenettes with refrigerators and electric cook tops, fireplaces, walkout decks, and washers and dryers.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decks
Noun
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Those specific balconies are currently closed, and some buildings might be closed for the summer, but there are multiple tall buildings on campus, and perhaps others near it, that potentially offer views of the field.
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All 94 rooms have private balconies—the perfect place to take in the breeze after a day by the water.
Verb
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Co-Space has become known for the visual art that adorns its walls, and Byrd created a blue-and-white painting at the center.
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Other clocks are affixed to a structure, like the clocks at Union Station, or the clock that adorns the archway into Little Village.
Noun
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Located in the seaside town of Orebić, Villa Korta Katarina & Winery comprises eight luxurious suites, each designed with French balconies or terraces offering stunning sea views.
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Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings.
Verb
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Most folks associate the name with the beautiful and unique desert plant which decorates the landscape in the southern most section of central California.
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The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.
Noun
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Pay special attention to areas where porches, decks, and foundations meet the ground.
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Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
Verb
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This tank has a modest silhouette and is designed with wide straps to hide your bra straps, a relaxed fit, and a slightly flowy hem that drapes away from the body.
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Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.
Verb
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Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.
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Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
Verb
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Spink’s optimism about the growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia comes even as the kingdom trims capital expenditure, cuts some projects, and limits spending on foreign consultants.
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Coppola's preferred version of the film, Final Cut, removes or trims a handful of sequences, including the exchange between Willard (Martin Sheen) and the Playboy Playmates, and Kurtz (Marlon Brando) reading from TIME magazine.
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“Decks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decks. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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