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

Nearly every room opens onto one of seven balconies and decks suspended among the trees. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 Wide teak decks, polished stainless-steel accents, sleek rigging and billowing white sails define the design. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 With their billowing sails, teakwood decks and mazes of ropes and rigging, ships like Eagle draw throngs of visitors hoping to get a glimpse of the past. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Conversely, decks that are too dry will swell and shrink with humidity, requiring maintenance to prevent splitting. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 This includes maintaining areas of concern by removing piles of debris, keeping your grass short, and sealing small gaps under houses and decks. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 Pick a template style for business, education, startups, or pitch decks, then experiment with fonts and image treatments ranging from minimalist to bold to surreal. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026 Fire-proofing strategies include using noncombustible materials in decks and fences, moving plants away from houses and limiting the use of certain beloved plants — like rosemary or junipers — because they are known to be flammable. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Open seasonally from early April through the end of November, the glamping accommodations are fully outfitted with West Elm furnishings, organic bath products, and private decks. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Verb

When that doesn’t work, Murtagh decks him. — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025 From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025 From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 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 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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decks

Noun

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.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
All 94 rooms have private balconies—the perfect place to take in the breeze after a day by the water.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of balconies

Verb

Co-Space has become known for the visual art that adorns its walls, and Byrd created a blue-and-white painting at the center.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Other clocks are affixed to a structure, like the clocks at Union Station, or the clock that adorns the archway into Little Village.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Definition of adorns

Noun

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.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
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.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of terraces

Verb

Most folks associate the name with the beautiful and unique desert plant which decorates the landscape in the southern most section of central California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

Definition of decorates

Verb

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.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
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.

— Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

Definition of drapes

Verb

Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026
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.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 June 2026

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Verb

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.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
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.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

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