DECKS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

decks 1 of 2

noun

plural of deck

as in balconies

a flat roofless structure attached to a building the family usually ate on the deck on summer evenings

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decks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deck

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

Noun

Walkways connect the buildings to each other and to wooden decks facing the sea. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 That’s a good thing, because the Viceroy flies lower than the masts of larger sailboats and much lower than, say, the upper decks of a cruise ship. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026 Instead, the wood chips were on their way to become planks for outdoor decks. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 This secluded outdoor oasis connects seamlessly to multiple entertaining decks, offering a quiet, woodsy refuge and the exact same solitude Reckell sought decades ago. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 Numerous seawalls, decks and stairways were torn apart, and 33 oceanfront homes were destroyed. — Gary Griggs, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 With Erick Estrada handling lighting and Nick Morgan on the decks, the dance floor was in full gear until sunrise. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Pools bring fencing, decks and equipment into a space that may be used by residents and guests throughout the day. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Most include private outdoor decks, equally ideal for taking in a morning cuppa or an evening tipple. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

Its vessels would be sexy and sleek, cabins outfitted with red hammocks and decks child-free. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 The costuming, which decks its cast in traditional Polynesian attire, nails the transition between media, but the real humans of the film clash against the cartoonish designs of Hei Hei or the giant crab Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement). — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 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 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

Several balconies, terraces and patios connect the interiors to the gardens, where mature trees surround the swimming pool and offer privacy from neighboring homes.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Spacious wraparound balconies have views of the forest, massif, and, in some rooms, the river.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of balconies

Verb

Reflecting on his career as a whole, Domingo says he is often guided by advice from prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, part of which adorns his left arm as a tattoo.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
The story of Sue and Ron Wilson's life together, happily spanning 60 years, adorns their apartment.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorns

Noun

The fluidity between indoors and outdoors is one of the suite’s principal attractions, with two magnificent, interconnected terraces connected to the suite through large glass doors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Three huge terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari to the west.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of terraces

Verb

Instead, old-school Milanese glamour decorates every one of the 301 rooms and suites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Lynda Levin, right, looks on as Cheryl Goodman decorates a stone during a vigil to honor of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel at the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana in Munster, Indiana Wednesday October 7, 2026.

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of decorates

Noun

In a world where packages vanish off front porches faster than snacks at a party, leaving your home's perimeter up to chance is an extreme sport nobody signed up for.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Some houses in the neighborhood already had piles of sandbags sitting on their front porches.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of porches

Verb

Sporting a Black/Off Noir colorway, the Air Jordan 16 Retro SP Black Pack drapes Michael Jordan’s sixteenth signature sneaker in a stealthy triple-black colorway.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Throughout most of the play, Tony-winning costume designer Qween Jean drapes the girls in the school’s green, orange and gold-toned uniforms.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of drapes

Verb

Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Nina Piccini, a personal stylist who typically dresses female founders and executives, says workplace clothing is, more than anything, a visual cue.

— Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026