How to Use deco in a Sentence

deco

noun
Definition of deconext
  • The art deco buildings became the church’s base of American operations and where children of church members were cared for communally.
    — TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Grapevine, deco-mesh, or foam wreaths were available for a base.
    — Ann Benoit, NOLA.com, 27 Oct. 2017
  • The neon clock is still there, as are deco light fixtures and the black-and-white mosaic floor.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2024
  • McGill has given the bright space in the art-deco Empire Building a stylish makeover.
    — James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, 8 June 2017
  • Although the 276-foot vessel is faster than most ferries built up to this time, the art-deco boat tends to shake a lot.
    — Morning Brief, The Seattle Times, 2 July 2018
  • The art-deco doors of the famous London landmark hotel were well and truly thrownopen, and so were the kitchens.
    — Vogue, 15 Nov. 2018
  • What StreetLights came up with is a more deco inspired front for the building that pays homage to the long lost Esquire.
    — Steve Brown, Dallas News, 6 June 2019
  • The Palace Arts Center in downtown Grapevine is more than an art-deco landmark.
    — Maria Leontaras, Dallas News, 29 June 2021
  • The round, white-on-black gauges are marked in an art-deco typeface, and in fifth gear the red speedo and tach needles swing in unison, pointing straight up at 80 mph.
    — Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 1 June 2020
  • The best way to begin a stay there is with a cocktail in the rooftop Ides Bar, which has spectacular views of Manhattan and a deco vibe.
    — Rachel Felder, Town & Country, 7 June 2016
  • This one-of-a-kind abode is equipped with parquet floors, an original deco bath tub, a stone fireplace, a rooftop terrace, and more.
    — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 25 Sep. 2020
  • Similarly striking is an art deco table in the hall that leads to his gallery.
    — Anne Kniggendorf, kansascity.com, 15 May 2017
  • In addition, art-deco elements that pay homage to the Horch can be found within the cabin as well as on the wheel design.
    — Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2021
  • The lower level is finished for recreation in art deco style.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2017
  • Johnson said the art-deco-style bathrooms — with their colorful tiles and fixtures — have been maintained over the years.
    — Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2022
  • This applies to the art deco interior that mimics the cockpit of a jet airplane as well.
    — Greg S. Fink, Car and Driver, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Alex Jones stared straight ahead and quickly escaped the art deco courthouse with his attorneys.
    — Ryan Katz, Esquire, 28 Apr. 2017
  • The Mode Lounge, at 8th and Idaho streets, offers a dazzling deco decor and eclectic concoctions.
    — Dana Oland, idahostatesman, 21 May 2018
  • The 1927 art deco building once housed United Artists, and its theater is one of the city's most in-demand for events, concerts, live podcasts and all manner of screenings.
    — Brekke Fletcher, CNN, 9 May 2017
  • The radio was enclosed in a cabinet, an elegant art deco chest made of walnut and maple.
    — Rob Walker, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2011
  • The pièce de resistance is a 1931 art-deco Blüthner grand piano, all chrome, rivets and glass.
    — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 18 Jan. 2018
  • The chefs switch up the menu daily and the Canadian beer and wine tasting makes the trip that much more delightful. During the 4-night trip, choose from domed lounge cars or art-deco style dining cars.
    — Sarah Sekula, CNN, 31 May 2022
  • Built in 1929, the art-deco inspired structure carries on its slender steel build about a quarter of the total goods going back and forth between then the U.S. and Canada.
    — Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg.com, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Mercer Boarini was inspired by the gorgeous art-deco design of the room for the signature cocktails.
    — Yola Robert, Forbes, 16 June 2021
  • His work is reminiscent of the art-deco era and is noted for a cubistic approach to imagery.
    — For Kdf, The Courier-Journal, 6 Feb. 2018
  • An Indian – with classic typography - sits near a black Ner-a-car from the 1930s, its sleek art-deco design clear.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Art deco-style storefronts now sport more neutral palettes.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2022
  • Tumbler comes in either red, white, or blue, with copper accents and an American flag deco that's unique to this tumbler.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Made from solid mango wood, West Elm’s brass-finished handled trays manage to blend industrial- and deco-inspired styles.
    — Lisa Boone and Jessica Ritz, latimes.com, 3 Nov. 2017
  • The lighthouse from Wright’s hometown appears on the sole, and the heel features a deco stitch of his area code (561, but in Roman numerals, which are eminiently more stylish).
    — Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023

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