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
David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Before him, Romy — also fresh off a Coachella appearance with her band The xx — and DJ Mez Monty took turns at the decks.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
However, these problems can often be avoided by sealing decks with water-proof stain and ensuring excess water freely flows off your deck.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The right fruit trees can also provide shade to decks, patios, and walkways during the hot summer months.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Apex Pest Control said common carpenter bee nesting sites include wooden decks, railings and fences, as well as eaves, fascia boards and wooding siding.
—Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
AmaMagdalena came first in April of last year, and now AmaMelodia has followed—nearly identical at three stories, with rooftop sun decks and balconies off each cabin, the only difference is that Magdalena has 30 cabins to Melodia’s 32.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This round rug is a playful centerpiece for patios and decks with its intricate yet symmetrical pattern.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
In the package was a grab bag of small pleasures to ease the difficulty of a lengthy deployment – Kind bars, candy, homemade fudge, Girl Scout cookies, puzzle books, pencils, pens, decks of cards and other games.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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
An onboard elevator connects decks, Zodiac drivers assist with boarding, and alternative hiking and coastal tours are available for guests seeking a more relaxed pace.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Before him, Romy — also fresh off a Coachella appearance with her band The xx — and DJ Mez Monty took turns at the decks.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
However, these problems can often be avoided by sealing decks with water-proof stain and ensuring excess water freely flows off your deck.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The right fruit trees can also provide shade to decks, patios, and walkways during the hot summer months.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Apex Pest Control said common carpenter bee nesting sites include wooden decks, railings and fences, as well as eaves, fascia boards and wooding siding.
—Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
AmaMagdalena came first in April of last year, and now AmaMelodia has followed—nearly identical at three stories, with rooftop sun decks and balconies off each cabin, the only difference is that Magdalena has 30 cabins to Melodia’s 32.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This round rug is a playful centerpiece for patios and decks with its intricate yet symmetrical pattern.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
In the package was a grab bag of small pleasures to ease the difficulty of a lengthy deployment – Kind bars, candy, homemade fudge, Girl Scout cookies, puzzle books, pencils, pens, decks of cards and other games.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 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.
—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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Williams documented the frantic drive and brisk walk back as other guests looked on from balconies in a video on her YouTube channel.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 17th-century home features spacious rooms with balconies facing the pool area.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The layouts are designed to highlight the lush surroundings rather than compete with them, with wide terraces, sliding doors, and open-air living spaces that blur the line between indoors and out.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Outside, there’s a 50-foot infinity pool, spa, terraces, and a full outdoor kitchen, along with a private basketball court that ties back to the character’s athletic background.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With gracefully arching foliage, this evergreen fern is a staple of Southern porches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The trouble is that porches collect dust, pollen and cobwebs in spots that are easy to overlook — and difficult to reach.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The classic quarter-zip is made with a soft, stretchy material that drapes beautifully and is easy to throw on after a round of golf or for a long-haul flight.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Yale Repertory Theatre is using a 2019 adaptation by Frank Galati, which takes the standard Derek Prouse translation which has been around nearly as long as Ionesco original French script and trims it judiciously for maximum theatrical impact.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Decks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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